"Fascism is not new to this group, the idea of being disposable, not being of value to this capitalist society, aggressive institutionalization, state-sanctioned violence, lack of resources - we have been screaming from our lungs that there was something severely wrong."
"It's not a 'We told you so' moment. It's a 'We are glad more people are waking up and there are more in this fight' moment."
Since Donald Trump's return to office, immigration detention numbers have surged from 40,000 to about 75,000, with disabled individuals facing heightened violence and detention. Disabled organizers are actively supporting their communities through protests, legal actions, and mutual aid networks. They express a sense of urgency and familiarity with the threats posed by state-sanctioned violence and institutionalization. Research indicates that disabled individuals are disproportionately represented in the criminal legal system, yet data on their presence in immigration jails remains lacking.
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