Why is no one talking about it? Where's the media? Where's the public outcry? Another example of the pervasive nature of ableism and how society views disabled people as expendable.
I know that in Massachusetts there’s a group that hosts a website and a hotline for people to call if they spot ICE. I cannot think of their acronym right now but I will come back and edit this when it comes to me.
I saw it on Massachusetts Reddit. People in Boston don’t want the feds snatching their neighbors. There was a funny TikTok going around where people were pretending to talk trash about their neighbors until ICE rolled in and then they fought for “that jerk next door who keeps moving their trash can to steal their paaaking space.” It’s not a stereotype, it’s pretty much typical Boston. They’ll be like LA if he wants to FAFO. I know all the old Charlestown guys who used to take armored trucks are in jail or deceased, but their kids and adult grandkids are still around.
Agreed. I still can't get over the fact that Alma already spent nearly three years in a detention facility, only to be thrown back in when she had done nothing wrong.
I am posting a statement tomorrow on behalf my organization in our newsletter on what is going in Los Angeles. Putting out a call to action to call their members of Congress and the state AGs. State and local law enforcement don't have cooperate with ICE.
I don’t have a link, but my memory of the situation with the uterus collector at that detention center during his last term was that they had a hearing (I thought it was Congress but I see it was the senate) and they determined that gynecologist did nothing wrong. I was hoping your link would have more details regarding that but I’ll go try to Google because now I’m curious about why I remember that incorrectly.
These poor people, the scenes on the streets in Massachusetts after people have been ripped from their homes are horrible. Their landlords go in and they just throw everything on the sidewalk.
Someone on Massachusetts Reddit was talking about how they salvaged what they could for their neighbor in case they come back, but for the most part it seems like people are just taking their stuff. It’s horrible. If they come back their job is gone, their home & car is gone, sometimes their CHILDREN are being left behind on the sidewalk.
I think some of the confusion is because he sued for defamation and won? But I thought the Senate found a violation and that’s why the facility was shut down, but not enough evidence to prosecute the doctor.
Details are super murky. I had to do a lot of digging just to find this stuff.
If you find anything else please comment and/or DM me? Happy to update the article too!
I’m getting hit hard by unrelenting wildfire smoke and ran out of spoons.
That makes sense I hadn’t heard of the defamation part that’s awful that he won. If I find anything I’ll send you a message.
Thank you for the information. I’m so sorry about the wildfire. I’m in New England and I received a bad air alert on my phone last night, it’s not even that bad here but it helped me understand why there was a strange smell in the air.
Yeah and way too many people on the right just say since he won that suit he “didn’t do it”. Despite the bar for defamation being different than the bar for being charged with medical malpractice/harm
Trump “won” against ABC. Doesn’t mean he didn’t commit sexual assault.
The worst part is that under section 504 of the rehabilitation act, federal spaces/properties are obligated to provide access and accommodations. And this is in addition to/on top of the ADA.
Thank you for sharing this. It really is awful how this flies under the radar.
I suspect that’s why they shut down the federal departments responsible for overseeing things. So that it would be easier to get away with not complying with the ADA.
It’s awful and I really hope my article can play a small part in getting the word out to more people!
'American democracy is in its death throes. Trump is not acting on his own but as the representative of a financial oligarchy that is hurtling toward fascism and war. There will be no return to “normal.” The political situation can move in only one of two directions: dictatorship or revolution.’ https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/06/09/wuor-j09.html
I really wish more people could understand this. The time to resist is now. Once fascism has completely taken hold it will be incredibly hard to undo. Rise up. Speak out.
Thank you for highlighting their stories and struggles with ICE. The people tRump has deputized to be able to illegally detain, arrest, and deport our fellow citizens believe that the disabled are useless bc we can’t contribute to the economy, our lives mean nothing! They believe we are a drain on the economy. Their ability to see the humanity in every being is non existent! At some point, everyone will become disabled due to chronic illness or old age or disease, etc., and need people to see their humanity. I’ll just leave it at that.
Exactly. It’s one of the only minority groups you can join at any time, and yet most people act like we’ve done something wrong and it’ll never happen to them.
Yep I am one who found it beyond disturbing when as a candidate Djt was belittling & mocking a disabled journalist for all to see. What they didn't see is how some of his thugs behind the scenes were actually physically pushing him around & harassing him also. Even worse all those that were cheering him on as he did so. Really unforgivable imo they really have no low even the devil says nope lower.
Absolutely. In any other universe his campaign should have been over the moment he did that. The fact that he won despite that moment shows just how little respect people with disabilities are shown. How easy it is for people to disregard us.
And never forget, all this from a person who himself has a very long criminal history along with grab em by the pussy, shoot someone on 5th avenue & get away with it, is an actual convicted felon & all the many other things including an attempted coup attempt against our country at the capitol & all those pay to play illegal pardons etc etc etc
Aw I should’ve guessed the acronym - it’s obvious now I see it! - but brain wasn’t great when I read it! No need to apologise, I knew who you meant from the context, I just wondered what the letters stood for. Thanks for replying 🙏💐
Oh my goodness I’m sorry! I don’t think I ever gave the full term in the article. It’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Basically the group that has been rounding up people they claim are in the US illegally and either putting them on planes to other countries or into terrible detention facilities.
I don’t know how much it will help, but could disability advocate orgs be asked for assistance? Also, ALL churches in Georgia, esp in Atlanta & Macon — couldn’t they be approached for help? Churches, temples, mosques — ALL faith communities should be anxious to help, to do whatever they can!!
I'm in LA. It's absolutely crazy. I can't protest due to disability. The neighborhood watch is a good idea! Looking into it.
I think the Neighbourhood Watch programs are invaluable, and a great way for disabled people to participate as well!
I know that in Massachusetts there’s a group that hosts a website and a hotline for people to call if they spot ICE. I cannot think of their acronym right now but I will come back and edit this when it comes to me.
If anyone knows of such groups anywhere in the US, please post!
I hope people comment and share strategies and groups!! If I hear of any I will let you know!
LUCE is the one in Massachusetts.
https://www.lucemass.org/
617-370-5023 (text or call)
The phone number has operators who speak multiple languages and I believe they take calls from 5 AM to 9 PM.
There’s a link on that page to get information on how to be a volunteer watcher.
I have also heard that people who use the Waze app for traffic are using the report snow and ice feature to report ICE spottings which is clever.
That Waze use is really smart.
I saw it on Massachusetts Reddit. People in Boston don’t want the feds snatching their neighbors. There was a funny TikTok going around where people were pretending to talk trash about their neighbors until ICE rolled in and then they fought for “that jerk next door who keeps moving their trash can to steal their paaaking space.” It’s not a stereotype, it’s pretty much typical Boston. They’ll be like LA if he wants to FAFO. I know all the old Charlestown guys who used to take armored trucks are in jail or deceased, but their kids and adult grandkids are still around.
They’re in OC California today.
If anyone sees them please Immediately call the OC rapid response network number for ICE raids: (714) 881-1558.
Idk if this site is California specific but you can report it on line here too
https://www.stopice.net/
Very upsetting situation - hard to read, hard to watch in real time - regards, Bob
Agreed. I still can't get over the fact that Alma already spent nearly three years in a detention facility, only to be thrown back in when she had done nothing wrong.
I am posting a statement tomorrow on behalf my organization in our newsletter on what is going in Los Angeles. Putting out a call to action to call their members of Congress and the state AGs. State and local law enforcement don't have cooperate with ICE.
Thank you Nieta! I would love to see more state and local law enforcement saying “heck no”.
Me too. Here is the statement that was issued this morning: https://disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/formal-statement-from-the-chief-executive
Thanks Nieta! I’ve shared :)
I don’t have a link, but my memory of the situation with the uterus collector at that detention center during his last term was that they had a hearing (I thought it was Congress but I see it was the senate) and they determined that gynecologist did nothing wrong. I was hoping your link would have more details regarding that but I’ll go try to Google because now I’m curious about why I remember that incorrectly.
These poor people, the scenes on the streets in Massachusetts after people have been ripped from their homes are horrible. Their landlords go in and they just throw everything on the sidewalk.
Someone on Massachusetts Reddit was talking about how they salvaged what they could for their neighbor in case they come back, but for the most part it seems like people are just taking their stuff. It’s horrible. If they come back their job is gone, their home & car is gone, sometimes their CHILDREN are being left behind on the sidewalk.
I think some of the confusion is because he sued for defamation and won? But I thought the Senate found a violation and that’s why the facility was shut down, but not enough evidence to prosecute the doctor.
Details are super murky. I had to do a lot of digging just to find this stuff.
If you find anything else please comment and/or DM me? Happy to update the article too!
I’m getting hit hard by unrelenting wildfire smoke and ran out of spoons.
That makes sense I hadn’t heard of the defamation part that’s awful that he won. If I find anything I’ll send you a message.
Thank you for the information. I’m so sorry about the wildfire. I’m in New England and I received a bad air alert on my phone last night, it’s not even that bad here but it helped me understand why there was a strange smell in the air.
Yeah and way too many people on the right just say since he won that suit he “didn’t do it”. Despite the bar for defamation being different than the bar for being charged with medical malpractice/harm
Trump “won” against ABC. Doesn’t mean he didn’t commit sexual assault.
Exactly, with civil suits you prove it with the “preponderance of evidence” rather than “beyond reasonable doubt”.
The worst part is that under section 504 of the rehabilitation act, federal spaces/properties are obligated to provide access and accommodations. And this is in addition to/on top of the ADA.
Thank you for sharing this. It really is awful how this flies under the radar.
I suspect that’s why they shut down the federal departments responsible for overseeing things. So that it would be easier to get away with not complying with the ADA.
It’s awful and I really hope my article can play a small part in getting the word out to more people!
I found a page that lists numbers for most of California. Couldn't see a statewide number, but lots per county/area.
https://www.ccijustice.org/carrn
Thank you for sharing !
'American democracy is in its death throes. Trump is not acting on his own but as the representative of a financial oligarchy that is hurtling toward fascism and war. There will be no return to “normal.” The political situation can move in only one of two directions: dictatorship or revolution.’ https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/06/09/wuor-j09.html
I really wish more people could understand this. The time to resist is now. Once fascism has completely taken hold it will be incredibly hard to undo. Rise up. Speak out.
Thank you for highlighting their stories and struggles with ICE. The people tRump has deputized to be able to illegally detain, arrest, and deport our fellow citizens believe that the disabled are useless bc we can’t contribute to the economy, our lives mean nothing! They believe we are a drain on the economy. Their ability to see the humanity in every being is non existent! At some point, everyone will become disabled due to chronic illness or old age or disease, etc., and need people to see their humanity. I’ll just leave it at that.
Exactly. It’s one of the only minority groups you can join at any time, and yet most people act like we’ve done something wrong and it’ll never happen to them.
Yep I am one who found it beyond disturbing when as a candidate Djt was belittling & mocking a disabled journalist for all to see. What they didn't see is how some of his thugs behind the scenes were actually physically pushing him around & harassing him also. Even worse all those that were cheering him on as he did so. Really unforgivable imo they really have no low even the devil says nope lower.
Absolutely. In any other universe his campaign should have been over the moment he did that. The fact that he won despite that moment shows just how little respect people with disabilities are shown. How easy it is for people to disregard us.
💞 agree
And never forget, all this from a person who himself has a very long criminal history along with grab em by the pussy, shoot someone on 5th avenue & get away with it, is an actual convicted felon & all the many other things including an attempted coup attempt against our country at the capitol & all those pay to play illegal pardons etc etc etc
I can't find any way to help fund their legal fees - it's not clear from the stories what's being done about their cases.
I haven’t been able to find much for Rodney at all, but Alma has a linktree with lots of good information: https://linktr.ee/J4AB?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK0m_1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHj5LT6I8ivOrNJZVa9oMa58nXOAdeJr8_MhsNaq_1CDHIc_vwLGLTq1MDnvr_aem_k2NKQbOcLaXIM514Wy3QUw
Thank you!
What’s ICE? Immigration??
For non-US readers x
Aw I should’ve guessed the acronym - it’s obvious now I see it! - but brain wasn’t great when I read it! No need to apologise, I knew who you meant from the context, I just wondered what the letters stood for. Thanks for replying 🙏💐
You’re welcome!
Oh my goodness I’m sorry! I don’t think I ever gave the full term in the article. It’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Basically the group that has been rounding up people they claim are in the US illegally and either putting them on planes to other countries or into terrible detention facilities.
It's truly amazing and scary that so few people are reporting on these things. Peoples livelihoods and lives are being stripped away.
I agree. I’m so glad I was able to write about it and hopefully raise much needed awareness for Alma, Rodney and all the disabled people being harmed.
I don’t know how much it will help, but could disability advocate orgs be asked for assistance? Also, ALL churches in Georgia, esp in Atlanta & Macon — couldn’t they be approached for help? Churches, temples, mosques — ALL faith communities should be anxious to help, to do whatever they can!!
Thank you so much for highlighting that!