People Put ICE on the Defense as Immigration Struggle Heats Up

The Pacers aren’t the only ones who beat the odds this past week. This episode features Cecilia Gomez, one of the lead organizers of the June 11 anti-ICE protest outside before the Pacers played–and won–Game 3 of the NBA Finals to discuss the revival of the immigrant rights struggle after a brief period of relative stagnation. Tune in and get behind the scenes of the largest and most disciplined pro-immigration action since 2006 and find out the real motivations behind the statement on the protest by Rick Snyder, President of the local Fraternal Order of Police.

Our Naptown Breakdown touches on Indy Pride and answers the questions other media outlets aren’t asking as the Democratic Party’s sexual assault saga continues unraveling. Find out who gets the first Circle City Shout Out and learn about this Friday’s Juneteenth event at the Indianapolis Liberation Center.

Show Notes

“Stand with Siakam, not ICE:” Indy Protests Outside the NBA Finals: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-ice-protests-pacers-nba-finals-los-angeles-trump/

A Tale of Two Protests? https://indyliberationcenter.org/a-tale-of-two-protests/

Indianapolis Report Confirms the Cops, not Protesters, Started the Riots in Summer 2020: https://indyliberationcenter.org/report-confirms-impd-started-2020-riots/

Not Just Hogsett, the Whole System Needs to Go: https://indyliberationcenter.org/joe-hogsett-must-resign/

We need a Mayor who Doesn’t Protect Sexual Abusers! https://indyliberationcenter.org/brown-calls-for-hogsett-resignation/

The Truth behind FOP President’s “Praise” of Indy Anti-ICE Protest: https://indyliberationcenter.org/truth-behind-snyder/

Juneteenth with Shaka Shakur: How to Continue the Fight: https://indyliberationcenter.org/juneteenth-2025/

 

Naptown People's Radio is recorded at the Indianapolis Liberation Center and produced by Dakota Fronterhouse with music by John Prysner. This episode features a clip from "Assata Taught Me" by Agent of Change (Carlos Martinez).

To learn more, stay updated, and get plugged into the socialist struggle visit PSLIndianapolis.org. If you're interested in joining the PSL visit PSLweb.org/join. To get involved in the movement, visit the Indianapolis Liberation Center (online at IndyLiberationCenter.org), a home we share with other progressive organizations in the city, including the Indiana Black Librarians Network, Arte Mexicano en Indiana, Cultivate Indy, the Shaka Shakur Freedom Campaign, and others!