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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 5h

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Rev. David Black, a Presbyterian minister, raised his hands in peaceful prayer when agents on the roof fired pepper balls at him, striking him in the head.

Rev. Black & other faith leaders have faced violence for nothing more than praying outside ICE detention centers.

Clergy Member Shot With Pepper Ball Outside ICE Facility Says He Could Hear Agents ‘Laughing’

Rev. David Black, who has since joined a lawsuit against the administration “alleging violations of the First and Fourth Amendments,” says he protests to let immigrants know “that they are not alone."

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City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 8h

@americasvoice.bsky.social, un grupo progresista de defensa de la inmigración, publicó 15 ejemplos de ciudadanos estadounidenses detenidos en las operaciones de deportación masiva que se están llevando a cabo en varias ciudades y estados del país. citylimits.org/podcast-esta...

PODCAST: ¿Están atrapando a ciudadanos estadounidenses en operaciones de inmigración? - City Limits

Ciudadanos estadounidenses —muchos de ellos hombres latinos— han sido detenidos en interacciones con ICE como comúnmente se conoce al Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

Donald Trump thinks he’s all powerful. It’s up to us to remind him on October 18th that he’s not.

We will show him who really has the power in this country — and we will do it peacefully. nokings.org

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 9h

The Trump administration’s mass deportation crusade is coming at a tremendous cost: the safety and cohesion of American communities, our basic rights and dignities, and Americans’ economic security and major industries.

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All of it underscores the tremendous costs – and misplaced priorities – of mass deportation and compels us to speak out and demand better – for immigrants, our nation and each other.

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Vanessa Cárdenas
Executive Director of America’s Voice

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 2d

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

My new @msnbc.com column >> www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | ICE's violent tactics are an assault on faith-based dissent

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 13h

CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!

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Manteniéndonos Íntegros y Unidos: Una Carta de Amor y Guía de Apoyo Para Familias Inmigrantes - Children Thrive Action Network

Los recientes ataques del gobierno federal han dejado un impacto duradero en las familias y comunidades inmigrantes. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, reconocemos el impacto mental que están enfrentand...

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 13h

“America’s Voice highlighted some 15 cases of citizens who have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), some violently, despite having identification,” writes Maribel Hastings: www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...

Citizenship Is No Protection Against Trump's Deportation Machine | Common Dreams

It seems that those who do not fit the racial profile of a "true" American, even if they are citizens of this country, are also considered "enemy within," judging by the way they trample on their righ...

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 13h

"Citizenship Is No Protection Against Trump’s Deportation Machine," "ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’," "These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors," and more must-read #immigration news.

Immigration Reform News October 14, 2025 - America's Voice

English The New Republic Stephen Miller Accidentally Says “I” When Discussing Trump’s Powers By Malcolm Ferguson October 10, 2025 Common Dreams Citizenship Is No Protection Against Trump’s Deportation...

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 1d

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

It’s a day to celebrate the immense contributions, vibrant cultures, and resilience of Native American and the indigenous communities.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 4d

Statement from @vcardenas.bsky.social, Executive Director of America’s Voice, taking stock of key developments and lessons from this historic week.

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"Yet amidst these disturbing developments, I also have been heartened to watch the growing number of Americans from all different backgrounds and political persuasions who are finding their voice to declare this has gone too far and to call out this administration to stop this dangerous escalation and provocation."

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Executive Director of America’s Voice

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 4d

"The recent release of a number of unjustly detained immigrants shows there’s power in resistance and speaking out for our neighbors," writes @tusk81.bsky.social.

These victories send a message that the administration cannot arbitrarily detain individuals protected from deportation by law.

Unjustly Detained Immigrants Win Freedom Following Legal Action And Community Pushback: ‘I Am Beyond Grateful’

There’s power in standing up for each other.

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Vanessa Cardenas @vcardenas.bsky.social · 4d

Our nation is at a tinderbox moment. Now is the time to peacefully resist division, condemn what we’re witnessing and demand better – for immigrants and for each other.

Vanessa Cárdenas Reflects on Historic Week - America's Voice

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, taking stock of key developments and lessons from this historic week: “At the start of this ...

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 4d

And more abuses continue to come out. As @tusk81.bsky.social noted, an investigation led by Sen. @ossoff.senate.gov uncovered over 500 credible reports of human rights abuses inside ICE detention, including sexual assault, denial of medical care, and the mistreatment of children and pregnant women.

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 4d

"Immigration as the “Tip of the Spear” for Administration’s Broader Assaults on Fellow Americans and Democratic Pillars," "Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago, "ACLU, Colorado law firms sue ICE to stop 'indiscriminate' arrests and detentions," and more.

Immigration Reform News October 10, 2025 - America's Voice

English La Opinión Leading Hispanic Newspapers and America’s Voice Partner on Content for Spanish Readers in the U.S. By Jesús García October 08, 2025 The Washington Post A quarter of FBI agents are a...

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 5d

"Increasingly, Mr. Trump has made clear what he views as the top threat against America: what he calls the 'enemy from within.' And his definition of that enemy is expanding, particularly as he looks to deploy the military on the streets of American cities."

For Trump, the ‘Enemy From Within’ Keeps Getting Bigger

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 5d

Brett Kavanaugh: “If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/mass-depor...

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 5d

In recent weeks, we have highlighted how this administration’s mass deportation obsession harms public safety — including diverting money and manpower away from actual public safety threats and active investigations and toward mass deportation.

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"Instead, this administration is focused on political retribution, stoking division, scapegoating immigrants, and pursuing a mass deportation crusade that harms public safety."

Vanessa Cárdenas
Executive Director of America’s Voice

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 6d

71% of immigrants in detention have no criminal convictions.

Yet still, 1 in 4 FBI agents have been pulled from cybercrimes, drug trafficking & anti-terrorism assignments to do immigration enforcement. This will hurt our national security.

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A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 5d

Last night, I received notification of the 19th death of a detained person in ICE custody since Trump took office.

ICE is detaining people, mostly in private, for-profit prisons that put profit over health. And now they have furloughed the safety inspectors. This is unacceptable.

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Vanessa Cardenas @vcardenas.bsky.social · 5d

The massive diversion of money and manpower comes at a great cost from the real needs of the American people.

New Facts Tell the Truth: Mass Deportation Crusade Sucking FBI Agents and Focus Away from Cyber, Drug Trafficking and Sex Crime Investigations - America's Voice

Washington, DC — In recent weeks, America’s Voice has highlighted how this administration’s mass deportation obsession harms public safety — including diverting money and manpower away from actual pub...

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 5d

ICE was on the roof. He had just been praying.

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 6d

ICE released a statement after an agent aimed a pepper ball at a priest’s head after he prayed and laughed when he was hit:

“If you are obstructing law enforcement, you can expect to be met with force.”

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 5d

"Not even U.S. citizens are safe from this administration’s deportation machine." When policy justifies racial profiling, no one is safe.

In this week's column, Maribel Hastings exposes how this administration’s deportation machine targets anyone who doesn't fit its narrow concept of "American."

Even citizens are not spared from ICE detentions - America's Voice

Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings from America’s Voice en Español translated to English from Spanish. It ran in several Spanish-language media outlets earlier this week: Not even ...

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 5d

📈NEW POLL: The Lab, @refugeesinternational.org & @dataforprogress.org find that more than two-thirds of voters believe the US should have a refugee resettlement program.
This poll also shows the deep unpopularity of several other immigration policy changes.
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Image reads, “ New Poll. Strong Majority of U.S. Voters Support Refugee Resettlement as Administration Plans to Slash Program by Nearly 95 Percent.” Below the text from left to right are the logos of the Refugee Advocacy Lab, Refugees International, and Data for Progress. The background of the image is a photo taken of participants listening to speakers during 2025 Refugee Council USA Advocacy Days taken by Megan Smith, Refugee Advocacy Lab.

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Abuse of Power Watch @abuseofpowerwatch.bsky.social · 5d

📍 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋:

Apple removed Eyes Up — an app designed to archive videos of ICE abuses for court use — even though it didn’t offer real-time tracking. Its removal suggests the crackdown on ICE-spotting tools goes beyond “public safety” claims. #AbuseofPowerWatch

Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses

Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

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