Delia Ramirez

Delia Ramirez, a Democratic congresswoman from Illinois, talks about her groundbreaking DHS Use of Force Oversight Act aimed at imposing accountability and pushing for de-escalation in DHS conduct. Meanwhile, historian Adam Goodman traces the troubling history of U.S. immigration enforcement, revealing how bureaucratic incentives drive deportations and transform ICE into a partisan enforcement body. Together, they spotlight the national backlash against ICE's actions in Minnesota and emphasize the need for sustained public activism to reshape immigration policy.

Wes Bryant, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant who exposed civilian harm issues at the Pentagon. Delia Ramirez, U.S. Congressmember from Illinois and lead sponsor of the Born in the USA Act advocating immigrant rights. They discuss civilian casualties and the dismantling of protection efforts. They also tackle ICE at airports, TSA data sharing, birthright citizenship, and concerns about DHS leadership and election integrity.

Delia Ramirez, a U.S. Representative from Illinois known for her focus on immigration reform and social justice, joins the conversation. She discusses the challenges of representing immigrant rights amidst rising conservatism. The podcast dives deep into topics like the complexities of anti-Semitism as it's linked to Israeli policies, the justice disparities in high-profile child exploitation cases, and the pressing need for U.S. leaders to address humane immigration strategies amid corporate influences.