The article draws parallels between the authoritarian regimes of the 1980s in Latin America, which forcibly disappeared political dissidents, and current practices by ICE in the U.S. It addresses the troubling trend of sweeping deportations targeting vulnerable populations, regardless of their status. The author reflects on protest songs and powerful literary references, highlighting the importance of vocal resistance against injustices. The underlying message emphasizes that silence equates to complicity, urging society to recognize the humanity of those affected and to stand against these actions.
"Whether the deportee came here from Venezuela or Palestine or wherever.... The silence in the face of injustice means we are complicit; our strength is in our voice."
"You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane; All they will call you will be deportee, highlighting the dehumanization of those being removed today."
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