Liberty Vans: Supporting Immigrants Amid ICE Raids

0:00In Sydney, it's March 1st. Here's what is happening. A small fleet of three vans called Liberty Vans has hit the streets in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and now Minneapolis. These vehicles aim to support immigrant communities facing increased immigration and customs enforcement operations. Volunteers provide legal advice, moral backing, and document the raids to highlight their human toll. The effort comes from the Save America movement, a non-profit started by Mary Corcoran, a former Democratic strategist, and Steve Schmidt, a Republican who helped launch the Lincoln project. They pull together a diverse group, including lawyers, faith leaders, veterans, and local organizers from groups like the National Day Labor Network. Recent polls show growing backlash against IC. A majority of Americans now favor abolishing the agency, with 65% of voters saying it has gone too far, up 11 points since June, 2025. In Minneapolis, 60% want ICE to pull back entirely.

1:02The vans patrol spots like home depots and neighborhoods, handing out water, snacks, know your rights info, and prayers from clergy. They have aided thousands over the past four months without formal tracking. Volunteers capture high-definition footage of ICE actions, including use of pepperballs, smoke bombs, and possible violations of court orders. As his plan is share this with news outlets, social media, and future investigations after the 2026 midterms. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com