The Thinking Muslim

ICE: When US Fascism Comes Home | Hussam Ayloush

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Jan 30, 2026
Hussam Ayloush, CEO of CAIR California and longtime civil rights advocate for Muslim and immigrant liberties. He talks about ICE tactics and deadly raids. He explores why parts of the public tolerate enforcement violence and how Islamophobia is funded. He outlines CAIR’s legal and community work, debates policy fixes to curb abuses, and compares U.S. and European organizing.
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INSIGHT

ICE's Expanded Use Of Force

  • ICE's tactics under Trump have changed to allow more force and street stops, affecting citizens and immigrants alike.
  • Hussam Ayloush warns that granting unchecked authority breeds impunity and abuse by agents.
INSIGHT

Organized Funding Fuels Islamophobia

  • Ayloush connects resurging Islamophobia to coordinated funding tied to pro‑Israel groups seeking to reshape U.S. opinion.
  • He says money and targeted campaigns reignited post‑9/11 tropes to distract from Gaza coverage.
ADVICE

Defend Immigrants Through Coalitions

  • Strengthen coalitions, educate communities, and lobby for fair immigrant policies like driver's licenses and due process.
  • Use legal action and local advocacy to hold agencies accountable and protect immigrant families.
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