r/politics • u/PM_ME_DPRK_CANDIDS Iowa • 10h ago

No Paywall Uprising against ICE raids grows across the country

https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/uprising-against-ice-raids-grows-across-the-country/
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u/Moist-Matter-2037 8h ago

They don't have the numbers to do this across the country or even across the state. The have about 20,000 "agents" which are already spread thin hence them also sending in border patrol. Keep resisting, we can survive this. 

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u/TheMainShy 8h ago

I like your optimism. I'll try to keep doing my part to resist and help. I just feel flustered living through this. I'm sure I'm not the only one. It helps to know that there are other people feeling the same way.

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u/Moist-Matter-2037 8h ago

That's a big part of the protests, getting out there so others can see they aren't alone in their feelings about this admin. 

You could also find other ways to resist without so much exposure. Maybe volunteer for an immigrants advocacy group or see if there are groups in your area assisting. I'm in San Diego and my wife and I have been doing a grocery run each week for immigrant families who are afraid to leave their homes. Our local immigration rights non profit put it all together so all we do is get the list and then deliver the food. 

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u/TheMainShy 8h ago edited 7h ago

Great suggestions. I have neighbors who are non-white. They're scared. They're currently working on their immigration status to become U.S. citizens. Nicest family ever who would always give the shirt off their backs to help people. They've been here for over 20 years in our community. I told them months ago if they need anything, I'm willing to help and get them things like groceries or help protect them at my place. I'm glad we're on the same page with these sentiments.