Peoples Dispatch

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

As the Trump administration continues to ramp up its regime of mass deportations, grassroots organizers are growing the immigrant rights movement in opposition. Last week, Trump promised to pause some ICE raids at workplaces over concerns from employers in the farming and hospitality industries. However, this week, Trump’s border czar Tom Homan confirmed that the raids will in fact continue.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

Amid the chaos of mass protest of Trump administration policies, such as the systematic targeting of immigrant communities, the drive towards potential catastrophic war with Iran, and attacks on free speech, this year marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated by Black communities that marks the end of slavery in the US.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

As Israel escalates attacks on Iran, increasing the death toll to 220 and striking Iran’s state broadcasting service and nuclear sites, the US appears to be laying the groundwork for the possibility of joining the war. Axios reported that the Trump administration told allies in the West Asia region that the US would not get involved in the war unless Iran targets the US.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

Protesting ICE raids, proposed cuts to social programs, and other unpopular Trump administration policies, millions took to the streets across the United States on June 14 in protests in the name of “No Kings Day.” Demonstrations across the country took place in over 200 cities, from major cities to rural towns.

2 weeks ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Tallis Boerne Marcus

Los Angeles has been seeing large scale demonstrations to protest the escalating immigration raids across the city and to call an end to the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles. In a recent press conference, Mexican President Sheinbaum expressed support for the Mexican community while discouraging violent actions. However, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem accused Sheinbaum of encouraging further demonstrations.