What role should local leaders play when federal agents target your community?
In this urgent conversation, Eddie and Santa Ana Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez speak from the frontlines of back-to-back ICE raids in Southern California. Together, they unpack how local governments can either protect or abandon their people — and why understanding your city’s power matters more than ever.
Hernandez also sheds light on significant initiatives in Santa Ana such as establishing rent control, police oversight, and Chicano Heritage Month celebrations. The episode serves as a powerful call to action for community solidarity and the need for proactive local governance in fighting systemic oppression.
Show Notes:
00:19 Meeting at the Chicano Moratorium
01:25 The Importance of Independent Journalism
02:20 Jonathan's Background and Family History
04:15 Growing Up in Santana
05:40 Impact of Music and Art
07:36 Current Immigration Issues and Community Response
11:36 ICE Raids and Community Impact
14:58 Police and ICE Collaboration
22:37 Historical Context and Modern-Day Parallels
38:57 City Council Responses and Community Activism
43:01 Executive Order Breakdown
44:50 Legal Defense and Empowerment
45:35 Public Awareness and Reaction
47:21 Santa Ana's Diverse Community
48:32 Coalition Building and Policy Introduction
49:00 ICE Notifications and Public Records
50:21 Targeted by the Trump Administration
53:56 Local Government Challenges and Powers
57:45 Rent Control and Legal Battles
01:02:06 Police Violence and Community Response
01:19:55 Chicano Heritage Month and Community Unity
01:24:23 Conclusion and Call to Action
