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People Mentioned
- Christie Noem (Homeland Security Secretary) - Mentioned for her stance on enforcing immigration laws and her refusal to stand down federal agents during Halloween.
- Gavin Newsom (Democratic Governor of California) - Referenced for his condemnation of federal immigration raids while acknowledging federal authority.
- J.B. Pritzker (Democratic Governor of Illinois) - Discussed for establishing an accountability commission for federal immigration authorities and asking Homeland Security to stand down during Halloween.
- Mike Quigley (Democratic Congressman) - Mentioned for his office creating an "immigration protection kit" and endorsing peaceful protest.
- Juana Summers (NPR) - Host of the podcast.
- Jill Garvey (Co-founder of Protect RP, Founder of States at the Core/STACK) - Discussed as a core team member of Protect RP and her work supporting communities against authoritarian threats.
- Gabe Gonzalez (Co-founder of Protect RP) - Highlighted for his role in co-founding Protect RP and his experience as a community organizer.
- Odette Yousef (NPR) - Reporter who covered the resistance to ICE in Chicago.
- Gregory Bovino (Border Patrol Commander) - Blamed the governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago for creating a hostile environment for immigration enforcement.
- Dolly Parton - Author of the book "Star of the Show".
Organizations & Institutions
- Protect RP - A community defense network launched in Rogers Park, Chicago, in 2017 to resist federal immigration enforcement.
- States at the Core (STACK) - A nonprofit founded by Jill Garvey that supports local communities dealing with authoritarian threats outside of Chicago.
Books
- "Star of the Show: My Life on Stage" by Dolly Parton - A collection of personal stories, photos, and ephemera from Dolly Parton's archives, spotlighting her performances, memories, and lessons learned.
Other Resources
- Immigration Protection Kit (Congressman Mike Quigley's office) - A resource created to assist people with privacy release forms and finding detained friends and family.