Trillbilly Worker's Party Episode 413: The Monsters Of Midway (w/ special guests Evelyn Vargas and Antonio Gutierrez)
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Oct 9, 2025 Evelyn Vargas and Antonio Gutierrez from Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) delve into the chilling effects of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. They share insights on the midnight ICE raids and the impact on Black and Brown communities, detailing tactics like flashbangs and drone surveillance. The duo discusses the alarming coordination between federal agencies and local police, as well as the community's rapid response efforts. They emphasize the importance of linking resistance to anti-capitalist struggle and highlight ways to support OCAD.
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Political Targeting Of Sanctuary Policies
- The operation is framed as targeting Democratic-led cities to undermine sanctuary laws and provoke conflicts with local authorities.
- Evelyn links these raids to federal attempts to bypass city and state protections like Chicago's Welcoming City ordinance.
Bovino's Militarized PR Tactics
- Tom describes Border Patrol agent Gregory Bovino's theatrical behavior: using smoke bombs, filming himself, and escalating encounters for show.
- He links Bovino's actions to unchecked federal power and a culture of performance over lawful restraint.
Enforcement Targets Worksites And Vulnerable Neighbors
- ICE targets work sites and day labor hubs because they present easy picks, connecting immigration enforcement to predatory labor policing.
- Organizers emphasize intersectional responses: rapid response, meal delivery, and housing support for vulnerable neighbors.