Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso State of the Union with Journalist Jacob Soboroff
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Feb 22, 2026 
Jacob Soboroff, veteran political reporter and author who has covered immigration enforcement and wildfires, speaks from the front lines. He describes ICE raids across US cities, community organizing and protests, contrasts media portrayals with on-the-ground reality, traces enforcement history, and reflects on accountability, recruitment tactics, and whether culture can push back on harsh policies.
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Mass Deportation As Amplified Family Separation
- Jacob Soboroff argues the current raids are a supersized repeat of past family separation tactics.
- He warns this mass deportation effort intentionally amplifies cruelty to deter migrants.
Violence Used To Provoke A Political Response
- Soboroff says violence in raids appears intentional to provoke pushback and justify stronger measures.
- Governors he interviewed believe the administration aims to escalate to invoke the Insurrection Act.
How Local Resistance Evolved Rapidly
- Soboroff describes grassroots tactics evolving: whistles, vests, group chats and coordinated blocking of ICE.
- He credits local organizers and teachers for preventing arrests and building scalable resistance.
