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Key Participants:
Amy Goodman: The interviewer, host of the program.
Mayor Luis McArthur: The Mayor of Oxnard.
Angelmarie Taylor: An undergraduate student at California state University Channel Islands (CSU Channel Islands) and a volunteer with the 805 Immigrant coalition.
John Caravello: A faculty member at CSU Channel Islands and an organizer with the Ventura County Tenants Union and VC Defensa. He was arrested during the event being discussed.
Context:
The conversation is about an event where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid. john Caravello was present at the raid and was arrested. Angelmarie Taylor was also at the raid and is speaking about the situation and Caravello’s involvement. Mayor Luis McArthur is also present, though his contribution is brief and somewhat unclear in this snippet.
John Caravello’s Statement (Public Comment):
Caravello’s statement, made the night before the raid, is a strong condemnation of ICE and U.S. immigration policies. Key points from his statement:
His Role: He identifies as a professor at CSU Channel Islands and an organizer for tenant and immigrant rights.
Duty to Students: He feels a responsibility to protect his undocumented students and their families.
“Kidnapping” Neighbors: He describes ICE agents as “armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors.”
Critique of U.S. Actions: He argues that U.S. actions, such as bombing civilian nuclear sites and providing weapons to Israel (referred to as an “apartheid state” fueling “genocide”), are illegal.
Dehumanization and Exploitation: He criticizes the U.S. for destabilizing other countries, economically dominating them, destroying their land with pesticides, deposing their leaders, and dehumanizing their people through media.
Challenging Authority: He questions the right of the U.S. to restrict the movement of people and judge their choices.
“ICE is not welcome here”: A direct statement against ICE’s presence.
Call to Elected Officials: he urges elected officials to disavow ICE,at least in spirit,and to acknowledge the contributions of undocumented community members.
* “no one is illegal”: A powerful closing statement.Angelmarie Taylor’s Viewpoint:
Taylor confirms that Professor Caravello has not been released. She highlights his consistent advocacy for his community and states that he was targeted for his outspoken views. She also mentions that he was on the ground helping other protesters during the violence.
Amy Goodman’s Closing:
Goodman thanks her guests and mentions a recent ruling in los Angeles that prevents migrants from being rounded up without cause. She reiterates the names and affiliations of her guests.
Overall Theme:
The excerpt focuses on the controversial actions of ICE, the role of community organizers and academics in protesting these actions, and the broader critique of U.S. foreign and immigration policies. It highlights the personal impact of these policies on students and communities.
