Monday Reminder

It’s another Monday in the Trump administration, which means we are headed into more of the same. Trump is threatening to send ICE agents into Chicago, New York and other of “America’s largest cities,” at the same time he’s giving a pass to his pals who own farms, hotels, and restaurants. Trump says he’s learned some “good people” are being arrested, and ICE is backing off. But, of course, this makes no sense. Trump has long advocated for 100% enforcement, and there is no one more culpable than the business owners who knowingly employ undocumented people, so they can take advantage of cheap labor. This about face is exactly what it looks like; instead of the rule of law, we have the friends of Trump rule.

It’s a crime to knowingly employ someone who is here in undocumented status, and any employer who hires more than 10 undocumented people in a 12-month period faces serious felony charges and up to 5 years imprisonment. But instead, American immigration and law enforcement resources are being used to deport nine-year-olds like Martir Garcia Lara, the California boy we’ve discussed previously..

In case this is already starting to sap your energy, here are some friends of Civil Discourse, protesting in Philly on Sunday, to remind you of who we are.

Jan and friends in Philly

We are so much more than this current administration.

This week, we’ll be studying the charges in the Minnesota case, and also watching developments in the litigation in California that will determine how much power a president has to federalize a state’s National Guard. It’s more important than ever to understand these legal developments and how they affect our politics and our futures. Thanks for being here with me at Civil Discourse for all of it.

We’re in this together,

Joyce