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Whether it’s reproductive rights, mass deportations, or attacks on bodily autonomy, we’re here to call it out and fight back—with our voices, our actions, and even what we wear.
This first post? It’s about a crisis happening right now that the media isn’t covering enough. Read on. Share. Speak up.
Let’s get into it.
Mass Deportations Are Out of Control—And Now They’re Detaining U.S. Citizens
It’s happening. Right now, across the U.S., mass deportations are tearing families apart, destroying communities, and fueling a system built on racial profiling and fear.
And now? American citizens are being detained.
This isn’t speculation. U.S. citizens—including Native Americans—have been caught up in immigration raids, wrongfully detained, and treated as if they don’t belong in their own country.
We were told mass deportations were about enforcing the law. But what happens when the government stops caring about whether you’re a citizen at all?
The Reality of Mass Deportations in 2024
- Raids in churches, schools, and workplaces—no space is safe.
- U.S. citizens detained by ICE—their rights ignored.
- Native Americans profiled and questioned in immigration sweeps.
- Deportation quotas prioritizing arrests over truth—because detaining more people makes for stronger political optics.
This is not just about undocumented immigrants anymore. It never was. When you let a system criminalize people based on their identity, no one is truly safe.
Recent Cases: American Citizens Wrongfully Detained
Newark, New Jersey – January 2025
In a recent ICE raid at Ocean Seafood Depot, both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens were detained—without warrants. Among them? A U.S. military veteran whose documentation was questioned. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka called the raid an “egregious act” and vowed to fight back against the targeting of legal residents.
Navajo Nation, Arizona & New Mexico – January 2025
At least 15 Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, or detained during recent immigration sweeps. Tribal leaders are warning Navajo citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or state ID to avoid being detained in their own land. The irony? Many Native Americans were here before U.S. borders even existed.
Chicago, Illinois – January 2025
Immigration raids in schools, churches, and workplaces have spread fear through Chicago, where U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike are being aggressively questioned. Churches and schools—once considered safe spaces—are now battlegrounds for enforcement. Families are too afraid to leave their homes for fear of being swept up in the chaos.
Why This Should Terrify Everyone
Today, it’s immigrants. Tomorrow, it could be any of us.
- A Black man in New Jersey nearly deported.
- Native Americans detained in their ancestral homeland.
- Chicago families terrified to go to church or school.
How many more before people wake up?
When the government decides that legal status doesn’t matter, no passport, birth certificate, or ID will protect you.
This isn’t just an immigration issue. This is a human rights issue.
What You Can Do
Stay informed. The media isn’t always covering these cases, but they are happening. Follow organizations like RAICES, ACLU, and United We Dream to track the reality behind the headlines.
Speak out. Share this post. Talk about this issue. Silence is complicity.
Support those on the front lines. Donate, volunteer, or amplify the voices of activists fighting against wrongful detentions and deportations.
Make a statement. Resistance isn’t just in protests—it’s in what you wear, what you post, and what you refuse to ignore. Check out the ‘Make A Statement’ collection https://shopmindyourbusiness.
Mass deportations don’t just affect immigrants. They affect all of us.
If we don’t fight back now, who will be next?
Have you heard stories of U.S. citizens being detained? What are your thoughts on this growing issue? Comment below and let’s talk.
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