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ON THE JANUARY 3, 2026 U.S. MILITARY ATTACKS ON VENEZUELA
Cornel West: "Old-style imperialism at work!"
Dr. Cornel West, professor, philosopher, public intellectual and current holder of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary in New York, posted this January 3, 2026
The Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild condemns the U.S. military attack on Venezuela….
This is an official policy statement of the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild.
Of particular concern is the wide range of U.S. servicemembers involved in these attacks, including those now in support and logistics roles.... those implementing such orders could still be liable under the UCMJ and international law….
These developments also come after over 23 years of direct U.S. involvement in coups and coup attempts in Venezuela, routine interference in Venezuelan elections, the imposition of unlawful unilateral coercive measures designed to impoverish the Venezuelan people, the arrest and detention of Venezuelan diplomats, the unlawful confiscation of Venezuelan assets held in foreign banks, and prior attempted landings by US mercenaries....
The Military Law Task Force and the National Lawyers Guild are concerned that attacks (sometimes only alleged) on vessels in international waters have been considered by the U.S. and other countries to constitute acts of war, and have often led or been the pretext for larger, longer wars, as with the sinking of the Lusitania and the Tonkin Gulf incident, and must therefore be undertaken only with the utmost care for their legality.
Statement of Solidarity with Venezuela
The Transnational Institute is a research institute that advocates for world peace and sustainability. This statement was published January 3, 2026.
'Indignation must always be the answer to indignity. Reality is not destiny.' Eduardo Galeano
The Transnational Institute (TNI) expresses its unwavering solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of the most recent US aggression and the unacceptable detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. These actions are not only an explicit violation of Venezuela’s territorial integrity and right to self determination, it is a direct assault on international law and the sovereignty of the whole of the Latin American continent.
As enshrined in the United Nations Charter, all nations and peoples have the inherent right to determine their own political, social, and economic path without external coercion. The path to resolving political differences must be through internal dialogue and democratic processes, never through the barrel of a gun or foreign-imposed mandates. We stand firmly with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for peace and dignity, and we condemn any form of imperialist intervention, in Latin America or elsewhere.
We call upon states to uphold Venezuela’s sovereignty and right to self-determination, and the international community to mobilise and protest this imperialist, neocolonial aggression against Latin America.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “The attacks…by the U.S. in Venezuela… are stunningly flagrant violations of international law.”
The World Council of Churches (WCC) includes Christian churches from more than 120 countries. On Jan 3rd, 2026, the WCC said in part:
"The attacks conducted by the United States of America in Venezuela and the capture and detention of President Maduro and his wife are stunningly flagrant violations of international law. These actions set a dangerous precedent and example for others who seek to shrug off all constraints against the use of armed aggression and brute force to achieve political objectives.
"The World Council of Churches calls urgently for the cessation of such attacks, for respect for the principles of international law and sovereignty of States, for the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy rather than by armed violence, and for the United Nations and the Organization of American States to take swift action to ensure all members respect the relevant charters and conventions. In these dangerous and uncertain times, the world needs wise and courageous leaders for peace, rather than the proliferation of conflicts and the normalization of international illegality risking a deeper descent into chaos…."
Veterans demand the withdrawal of U.S. armada from the Caribbean and call on military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Veterans for Peace is a group of military veterans who advocate non-violently for world peace. On December 18, 2025, prior to the invasion of Venezuela, they published a statement of opposition to Trump’s attacks on Venezuela.
"Veterans For Peace unequivocally rejects the Trump administration’s escalating attacks and threats of war against Venezuela. The U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and President Trump’s unilateral declaration of a naval blockade of Venezuela and closure of its air space constitute a brazen escalation of military aggression and a violation of both the U.S. Constitution and international law….
"Washington has increasingly resorted to violence to achieve what it could not accomplish through economic and political intervention....
"As veterans of U.S. wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan—wars based on lies that killed millions—we see through the familiar justifications for this latest escalation. Just as the “weapons of mass destruction” narrative led to the invasion of Iraq, today’s “war on drugs” rationale ring hollow, especially after Trump’s recent pardon of a major drug trafficker….
"Veterans For Peace demands that the U.S. government withdraws its military forces from the Caribbean and abandons its campaign of regime change in Venezuela and throughout Latin America. We call on all U.S. military personnel to fulfill their legal and moral obligation to refuse unlawful orders to participate in illegal wars or war crimes...."
David Cole: Trump’s War “The invasion of Venezuela is not law enforcement; it is imperialism, pure and simple.”
David Cole is the Samuel Rubin Visiting Professor of Law at Columbia and the former National Legal Director of the ACLU. On January 3 he published a statement in the New York Review of Books about the attacks on Venezuela.
“It was a brilliant operation, actually.” So claimed Donald Trump early this morning in a phone call with The New York Times about the US military’s overnight invasion and bombing of Venezuela, culminating in the abduction of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have been brought to New York to face an indictment for drug smuggling.
It was an illegal operation, actually. Illegal on so many fronts that it can be challenging to keep them straight….
The fact that Maduro was indicted doesn’t remotely authorize the military action. First, this was not a mere law enforcement operation; it was regime change. In a press conference earlier today, Trump admitted as much: “We don’t want to be involved with having somebody else get in and we have the same situation that we had for the last long period of years,” he said. “So we are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition. And it has to be judicious, because that’s what we’re all about.” He singled out one aspect of that “transition” in particular:
As everyone knows, the oil business in Venezuela has been a bust…. We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies—the biggest anywhere in the world—go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country. And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so.
That is not law enforcement; it is imperialism, pure and simple.
TRUMP ADDS NAME TO KENNEDY CENTER; ARTISTS CANCEL APPEARANCES
At the end of December three more artists cancelled their scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center, joining at least eight other artists including Chuck Redd, Issa Rae, the producers of Hamilton, Ben Folds, Renée Fleming, Doug Varone and others. The Kennedy Center leadership has threatened these musicians with lawsuits for up to a million dollars. Here are some of their statements.
Folksinger Kristy Lee: “To my fellow artists: use your voice as kindly as you can, and as loud as you need to. When an institution meets conscience with retaliation instead of reflection, it reveals exactly what it has become. No stage or paycheck is worth the cost of integrity.”
Folksinger Kristy Lee cancelled her show after the White House announced the Kennedy Center would be rebranded with the President’s name. She will instead perform a live show from her home on January 14 at 9 pm EST.
“I believe in the power of truth, and I believe in the power of people. And I’m gonna stand on that side forever. I won’t lie to you, canceling shows hurts. This is how I keep the lights on. But losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck….
“When American history starts getting treated like something you can ban, erase, rename, or rebrand for somebody else’s ego, I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night….”
Stephen Schwartz Says He’ll Back Out Of Kennedy Center Hosting Gig
Stephen Schwartz, composer of the musical "Wicked," had been invited to host a May 2026 gala at the Kennedy Center. He issued a statement January 3 that:
“The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for artists of all nationalities and all ideologies. It is no longer apolitical, and appearing there has become an ideological statement. As long as that remains the case, I will not appear there.”
Chuck Redd on Kennedy Center name change
Chuck Redd, a drummer and vibraphone player, has headed holiday “Jazz Jams” at the Kennedy Center since 2006. In response to his decision to cancel, the Trump-appointed head of the Kennedy Center has threatened to sue him for $1 million. Redd said of his decision:
“When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and then hours later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert.”
The Cookers on cancelling their appearance:
The Cookers, a “supergroup” of prominent jazz musicians, cancelled their planned appearance, saying in part on December 29:
“Jazz was born from struggle and from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and of the full human voice. Some of us have been making this music for many decades, and that history still shapes us. We are not turning away from our audience, and do want to make sure that when we do return to the bandstand, the room is able to celebrate the full presence of the music and everyone in it.”
The Cookers
𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿: I would never even consider performing in a venue bearing a name... that represents overt racism and deliberate destruction of African American music and culture.
Billy Harper, who played with the Cookers some years back, commented on December 27 on the Cookers' scheduled appearance at the Kennedy Center:
I would never even consider performing in a venue bearing a name (and being controlled by the kind of board) that represents overt racism and deliberate destruction of African American music and culture. The same music I devoted my life to creating and advancing.
In fact, I am much more proud to have my name associated with the integration movement in Texas, and anti-racist activist organizations like Jazz and People's Movement, Universal Jazz Coalition, Black Artists Collective and Strata East, just to name a few.
The board running the center at this time, as well as the name displayed on the building itself represents a mentality and practices I always stood against. And still do, today more than ever.
And it is not just about me. After all the years I spent working with some of the greatest heroes of the anti-racism fight like Max Roach and Randy Weston and Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Stanley Cowell, I know they would be turning in their graves to see me stand on a stage under such circumstances and betray all we fought for, and sacrificed for, but also betraying all the listeners that believed (and still do) in our cause and our music.
(from a post on Jazz Stage)
AND MORE...
Miguel sees shift toward totalitarianism, says Trump immigration crackdown is “scary”
In an interview with USA Today published on December 25, the R&B singer-songwriter Miguel highlights his views on the Trump administration and talks about his new album “Caos” reflects the situation. From the interview:
Miguel's embrace of his Mexican heritage musically, expresses a passionate perspective about the current administration and the "scary" state of politics. Multiple songs on the album, written and sung in Spanish addressed the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown, including mass deportations and expansion of ICE detention centers.
Speaking about Trump’s first term as president, Miguel says, "It was like a 'Twilight Zone'… which was "an execution of divisiveness on a stage like the presidency" that "actually inspired people to be outspoken about maybe what they were holding close to their chest in terms of how they felt about their fellow citizens … (or) about people of other ethnicities and religious beliefs….
[And] "eight years later now … to see a more tangible execution of a sentiment that really touches on totalitarianism and a real control, to see it affect not just non-citizens, but actual citizens – it's a scary time… It's important when we see talent being silenced in the way that we have, and then also seeing how (with) capitalism, decisions change when the money is affected. We have to take note of those things and look at where the power is and how to actually change things in the direction that we want it to go."
The Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society: “The Israeli occupation’s prison system and military continues to systematically destroy Palestinian prisoners both physically and psychologically, using methods and policies that have become unprecedented in scale since the start of the genocide in occupied Gaza.”
Ramallah, occupied Palestine – The Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) have released a new briefing on the detention conditions for the more than 9,300 Palestinian political prisoners held in the Israeli occupation’s custody, covering the month of December 2025. The report begins:
“The Israeli occupation’s prison system and military continues to systematically destroy Palestinian prisoners both physically and psychologically, using methods and policies that have become unprecedented in scale since the start of the genocide in occupied Gaza. The war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed against prisoners constitutes an inseparable part of the genocide as well as the ongoing violent colonial erasure of the Palestinian people across all Palestinian geographies.
"Lawyers of the Commission and the PPS conducted dozens of visits to Palestinian prisoners in December 2025, specifically to the Ofer, Naqab (Negev), Megiddo, Ramla Clinic, Rakevet underground section, Shatta, Gilboa and Janot central prisons, as well as several military camps where detainees are held including Sde Teiman and Gilad, and finally, Damon prison where all female detainees are held.
“All testimonies gathered highlight a continued severe decline in prison detention conditions, and an escalation in brutal assaults by special prison forces units. This comes alongside systematic starvation, the denial of medical treatment and healthcare, and the continuation of policies of deprivation of the most basic necessities of humane life. The occupation’s policies are aimed at violating prisoners’ human dignity through humiliation and abuse, carried out instantaneously and around the clock. Additionally, since the genocide, occupation authorities have banned all communication between Palestinian detainees and their families and have barred visits for the past two years in violation of international law.”
Voices of Resistance December 16 to December 29, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel: “from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year. Tyranny is booming over here.”
Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was asked to give the “Alternative Christmas Message” on British TV, Channel 4 on December 25. Channel 4 does this as an alternative to the English monarch's annual Christmas message, which this year was given by King Charles.
"I do know what’s going on over here though, and I can tell you that, from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year. Tyranny is booming over here.
"You may have read in your colourful newspapers my country’s President would like to shut me up because I don’t adore him in the way he likes to be adored. The American government made a threat against me and the company I work for, and all of a sudden we were off the air....
"Millions and millions of people stood up and said: ‘No, this is not acceptable’. People who never watched my show, people who were on record saying they hate my show spoke out, they marched, they did this all to support the right to a free expression of speech and because so many people spoke out, we came back. Our show came back stronger than ever. We won, the President lost and now I’m back on the air every night givin’ the most powerful politician on earth a right and richly deserved bollocking. That’s a word, right, I used it properly?
"And the reason I’m telling you this story is because maybe you’re thinking: ‘Oh a government silencing its critics is something that happens in places like Russia, or North Korea, or LA, not the UK.’ Well, that’s what we thought and now we’ve got King Donny the Eighth calling for executions. It happens fast....
"Here in the United States right now we are both figuratively and literally tearing down the structures of our democracy. From the free press, to science, to medicine, to judicial independence, to the actual White House itself, we are a right mess. And we know this is also affecting you, and I just wanted to say sorry. And we want you to know or, at least I want you to know, that we’re not all like him. We’re not all like that."
Mick Foley: "Parting Ways with WWE"
Mick Foley is an American professional wrestler, comedian and author, who severed ties with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) December 16, 2025 due to the close relationship between its owner Vince McMahon and President Trump.
"While I have been concerned about WWE‘s close relationship with Donald Trump for several months — especially in light of his administration’s ongoing cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants (and pretty much anyone who 'looks like an immigrant') — reading the President’s incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me.
"I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy. Last night, I informed @WWE talent relations that I would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office.
"Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June. I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me. But, in the words of Popeye the sailor, 'I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.'"
Andor Mon Mothma Speech Against Fascism 'Was Hallowed Ground' For Dan Gilroy
Dan Gilory and his brother Tony Gilroy were instrumental in creating the second season of “Andor” (the “Star Wars” prequel series exploring the events leading up to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”). His episode “Welcome To The Rebellion” earned him the Emmy award for Best Writing For A Drama Series; the episode included the iconic and heartwrenching anti-fascist speech made by Mon Mothma. He spoke with Empire Magazine on December 15, 2025, saying in part:
“As I was literally starting to write it, I was watching senators and congressmen and congresswomen abandoning their democratic principles and bending their knee to power. So when I’m writing that speech, I’m angry, I’m very angry. Because I can very much relate to what’s going on in Mon’s world…I revelled in it. I got lost in it. I imagined it. I respected it. I wanted to make every comma and period proper and right. This was hallowed ground to me. There’s nothing more important to me than someone who’s willing to sacrifice themselves for a political ideal or a fight against the evil tendencies of our human nature. I bow to that.”
Florida Bishops ask that immigration enforcement be paused during holidays: “Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement”
December 22 the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops asked that immigration enforcement stop during holidays due to the number of people with legal authorization to be in the U.S. who were being picked up and prevented from joining families during the holidays. The statement reads in part:
"At this point, the maximum enforcement approach of treating irregular immigrants en masse means that now many of these arrest operations inevitably sweep up numbers of people who are not criminals but just here to work. It should be noted that a significant majority of those detained in Alligator Alcatraz have no criminal background.
"Sometimes, these roundups include those with legal authorization to be here. Eventually these cases may be resolved, but this takes many months causing great sorrow for their families. A growing majority of Americans say the harsh enforcement policies are going too far. A climate of fear and anxiety is infecting not only the irregular migrant but also family members and neighbors who are legally in the country.
"Since these effects are part of enforcement operations, we request that the government pause apprehension and round-up activities during the Christmas season. Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families. Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement…."
Dave Matthews: “What a despicable, disgusting, human being Donald Trump is”
Musician Dave Matthews responded December 20 to Trump’s statements about Rob Reiner.
Comedy writer Toby Morton launches “trumpkennedycenter.org”
Toby Morton, former comedy writer for South Park and Mad TV, buys political domain names to create satirical websites against fascism. In August when he saw Trump put his loyalists on the Kennedy Center board, he bought trumpkennedycenter.org. The first phase of it went live over Christmas and the full site will be up in early January.
“The Kennedy Center has always been a cultural institution meant to outlast any one administration or personality,” he writes. “It’s meant to honor culture, not ego. Once it was treated like personal branding, satire became unavoidable.”
Morton has created other similar parodies, such as MTG2026.org.
AMA statement on CDC’s hepatitis B birth dose decision
In early December 2025 a CDC Panel Voted to No Longer Recommend Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns. The American Medical Association issued this statement of opposition to the decision on December 16.
“Decades of scientific evidence shows that the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine is essential to protecting all newborns from a serious, chronic infection that can lead to liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death. Rolling back this recommendation creates confusion and doubt about vaccines, reverses hard-won progress in preventing hepatitis B, and will undoubtedly result in completely preventable illness and death. Physicians continue to recommend the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, and we encourage parents with questions about vaccines to talk to their physician.”
Statement attributable to: Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, Trustee, American Medical Association, Dec 16, 2025
Portland mayor, city leaders decry ICE agents' alleged use of pepper balls during arrest
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and city leaders are speaking out against reports of the tactics (including pepper spray) used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an arrest in North Portland in early December. December 16 the city leaders put out the following joint statement about the incident:
“ICE activity in North Portland, including the recent unnecessary, unjustified, and potentially unconstitutional use of chemical munitions, directly contradicts Portland's values. As Portland's civic leaders, we condemn ICE's unjustified, disruptive, and escalatory conduct, which undermines public trust in government. We call on federal authorities to immediately cease the use of chemical munitions in our neighborhoods, wear body-worn cameras, and identify themselves when engaging with our community. Chemical munitions cannot, and will not, compel our community to accept ICE enforcement we have not asked for and do not want.”
Voices of Resistance December 9 to 15, 2025
Winooski, Vermont, School District
Photo: Winooskilearns
The Winooski, Vermont School District, in response to President Trump’s remarks about Somali people, raised the Somali flag next to the U.S. and Vermont flags at their combined elementary, junior high and high school. They said:
“We are raising the Somali flag this week in honor of our Somali youth and families in Winooski and Vermont. On Monday, we will be gathering to celebrate together and to learn more about our civil rights.”
In response, they received more than 200 threats the following day, as fascists reposted the picture on right-wing websites. The school district took down its website to deal with the attacks, and shut off phones that day due to threats against employees. Superintendent Chavarria responded:
“It’s given us even more of a mission to continue doing the right thing. Because if they are willing to attack our employees to that extent, I don’t want to find out what they’re willing to do to our most vulnerable students in the building who just happen to be of a different color, speak a different language, have a different family story.”
He posted this message about a student:
Congressman Jim McGovern: “The President is demonizing and dehumanizing human beings.”
Jim McGovern is a Congressman from Massachusetts. On December 4 he posted:
Chokehold – Donald Trump’s War on Free Speech & the Need for Systemic Resistance: “No One Is Safe From Trump’s Quest to Control the Message.”
The nonprofit advocacy group Free Press published a report in December 2025, which characterized Trump regime actions as a systemic "war on free speech". The report says in part:
“We took the freedom of speech away.”
— President Trump in opening remarks at his “antifa roundtable” (October 2025)
…[W]hile the U.S. government has made efforts throughout this nation’s history to censor people’s expression and association — be it the exercise of freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress — the Trump administration’s incessant attacks on even the most tentatively oppositional speech are uniquely aggressive, pervasive and escalating.
Attacks on dissent have unfolded as a daily barrage of headlines. These come in countless forms: violent physical attacks on reporters covering protests against ICE, law enforcement targeting and detaining foreign students for months due to their political speech, the White House firing and the Justice Department prosecuting government servants who refuse to comply with Trump’s personal vendettas. While each attack is noteworthy and often an unprecedented show of censorship, the sheer volume of chilling attacks has helped ensure that even the most egregious assaults quickly fall out of the news cycle and public consciousness….
Free Press identifies five key findings:
1. Trump’s tyrannical playbook has infected the entire administration with an ethos of retaliation, targeting free speech that contradicts him….
2. No one is safe from attack in Trump’s quest to control the message, though the administration targets the press most of all….
3. The modes of attack are erratic, but they are also extensive and relentless….
4. While this chilling campaign is vastly unpopular and often loses in court, its speed and scale are unprecedented in U.S. history….
5. Collective resistance has blunted Trump’s censorship campaign and must be sustained….
Sustained and systemic resistance will be essential in the months and years ahead as a bulwark against tyranny.
Sunny Hostin: “Who are we to be able to bomb boats off the coast of Venezuela….It feels a lot to me like fascism”
Sunny Hostin is a lawyer, journalist and co-host of ABC’s The View. She responded to the U.S. seizure of the Venezuelan oil tanker:
Frank Ray: “There’s a difference between heroes … and systems that forget people are human.”
Country singer Frank Ray’s brother-in-law and nephew were detained by ICE on their way to the family Thanksgiving dinner. Before leaving to become a country singer, Ray was a policeman. Ray posted this on Facebook on December 8:
Statement by members of the American Psychological Association: “As Authoritarianism Grows, Psychologists Must Not Be Silent”
This statement published by Roy Eidelson and Ana Figueiredo in CounterPunch on December 12.
… We write to share our professional knowledge, so that our colleagues and the public gain a better understanding of the deeply disturbing psychological dimensions of authoritarianism. Its dangerous and destructive repercussions are now unfolding daily throughout this country, threatening the well-being — and the very survival — of individuals, communities, and the foundations of our democratic form of governance.
We are not writing in support of any political party or candidate. Indeed, we recognize that both major political parties have fallen woefully short in establishing and nurturing a society where prosperity, justice, and equal opportunity prevail for all. At the same time, it is clear to us that anti-democratic pressures have now escalated significantly under the Trump administration, and we worry that the gravity of the current situation is not receiving the attention it deserves — from the public or from our profession.
Guided by our ethical and scientific commitments and by our duty to oppose forces that dehumanize, divide, and destroy, we believe that we must not be silent at this time. Authoritarianism thrives on fear, disinformation, and the suppression of truth. Peace psychology compels us to name these threats and to work toward systems grounded in justice, empathy, and democratic participation….
We are convinced that, together, we must meet this moment. Through the power of collective action, radical hope, and ethics of care, we can resist the Trump administration’s authoritarian agenda and forestall its harmful and dangerous consequences…. There is no time to delay.
Nancy Sinatra: “My dad LOATHED Trump”
Nancy Sinatra is an American singer and actress, the eldest daughter of music legend Frank Sinatra, famous for her 1960 hit, “These Boots are Made for Walking.”
Responding to a video purporting to show ICE officers harassing Latino construction workers, Nancy Sinatra, 85, wrote on X on December 6: “This is not my father’s America. He would be devastated. Trump is so wrong in so many ways.” When someone commented, “Your Dad would have loved Trump,” Nancy shot back, “Do some homework before you make a fool of yourself. My dad LOATHED Trump.”
Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch: “I asked [my colleagues] if we were back in the days of the holocaust, would we stand up and speak out”
Illinois State Legislators passed a law designed, in the words of one of the sponsors State Senator Omar Aquino, to protect Illinois residents’ constitutional rights and secure access to essential services amid rampant immigration enforcement activities, including protections for hospitals and daycare centers. On December 9 Aquino said:
“Daycares and hospitals should be places of safety and security, not targets of intimidation. No parent should have to wonder if dropping off their child could put their family at risk, and no person should fear if going to get medical attention will cause them more suffering. We’ve already seen ICE agents come into a hospital room in my district. We’re not talking about what could happen – it’s already happening. The time to act is now.”
Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch spoke about the bill on December 6:
Voices of Resistance December 2 to December 8, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter: “This [ICE] video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
On Tuesday December 2 Sabrina Carpenter responded to a video put out by the Trump regime, which used her track “Juno” as the background to images of ICE agents chasing and handcuffing people. Other artists, including Kenny Loggins, Olivia Rodrigo and others, have also protested the fascists’ unauthorized use of their music.
Oscar Isaac accepting The Gothams film award for Frankenstein, “Immigrants: we get the job done.”
On December 1, director Guillermo del Toro, and actors Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi accepted the Vanguard Tribute for 'Frankenstein' at the Gotham Awards, and made the following statements:
St. Susanna Parish, Dedham, Massachutts: “I.C.E. WAS HERE”
St. Susanna Parish is a Roman Catholic church in Dedham, Massachusetts. They removed the traditional figures of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus from their nativity display this Christmas and replaced them with a sign that reads “I.C.E. WAS HERE” in bold, handwritten letters.
“It holds the mirror up to what’s happening,” said Father Stephen Josoma, whose congregation is active in helping immigrants in their community. “They’ve done everything that they’re supposed to do, but their status could be in jeopardy,” referring to the fact that many immigrants, community members with jobs and families and no criminal records, are being taken directly from their asylum court dates, from green card interviews and scheduled check-ins. “Some of our people would be in danger of being killed if they did go back. We can do a lot better as a country dealing with the many issues that face us.”
Saint Susanna‘s nativity scene also calls attention to ICE’s planned targeting of churches this holiday season — with orders to raid services and abduct people at worship.
Lake Street Church of Evanston, IL: “This installation is not subtle because the crisis it addresses is not abstract.”
Evanston, Illinois’s Lake Street Church created a nativity scene with the baby Jesus’ hands tied with zip ties, Mary and Joseph with gas masks resembling those worn by demonstrators, and Roman centuries with “ICE” on their chests.
Three Somali state legislators from Maine: “What we are witnessing is part of a coordinated effort to destabilize immigrant, Indigenous, and other communities of color, undermine democratic norms, and reshape the fabric of America through exclusion and extrajudicial force."
On December 4, three Somali state legislators from Maine, Mana Abdi, Deqa Dhalac, and Yusuf Yusuf, issued an open letter condemning the Trump administrations attacks on immigrants including the Somali community. The letter read in part:
...This moment is bigger than any one politician or any one community....
We must also be honest about who is being targeted right now. The vast majority of people affected by this administration’s immigration policies are law-abiding individuals who are legitimately working to attain citizenship. Many have called America their home for decades, raising families, contributing to our economy, and strengthening our communities.
Reckless rhetoric does not stay confined to speeches or screens. It spills into real life.
Dehumanizing language can embolden people with no governmental authority to harass, intimidate, or threaten our neighbors. There is no place in Maine or in America for vigilantism, racial profiling, or community members taking immigration enforcement into their own hands….
Every person in this nation, regardless of immigration status, is entitled to due process. That is not optional. It is a core American principle. Today, TPS holders are being targeted. If we remain silent, we normalize a politics that can, and will, be turned against others.
Students in Portland, Maine: “We are gathered here in solidarity with the immigrant community and against the hostile systems in our country.”
After hearing that two students from their schools had been grabbed by ICE and detained, along with their families, two student leaders met with the freshman class and organized a walkout and rally at the city hall. More than 500 students walked out of public schools December 4. They were joined by teachers, and the School Superintendent issued a supportive statement.
Two teen brothers track ICE attacks in Chicago
Armed with phone and body cameras, brothers Ben and Sam patrol the Chicago suburbs tracking ICE agents and filming raids they see as unwarranted and unjustified. They helped develop a rapid-response network of volunteers that documents ICE raids and assists families of those detained in the arrests.
Ryan Scallon: Based on this most recent statement from President Trump… I feel a need to reiterate our rejection of his hateful rhetoric and our support for all students, staff and community members.
On Dec. 3, Portland, Maine Public Schools Superintendent Ryan Scallon sent a letter to the Portland Public School community which read in part:
Yesterday, President Trump made horrible and disparaging comments about immigrants, and specifically Somali immigrants.
As an individual and as the Superintendent of Portland Public Schools, I want to be clear that I fully disagree with his statements and the harm that they create. These types of statements create fear and divide communities. In March 2025, I made comments about our support for our immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities. Based on this most recent statement from President Trump and the impact it is having on our community, I feel a need to reiterate our rejection of his hateful rhetoric and our support for all students, staff and community members.
I also want to remind everyone that hateful speech that creates an environment of harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated in our schools or offices. Anyone can report concerns using our Harrasment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment/Title IX form.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly: “It’s a dangerous moment for the United States of America when the President and his loyalists use every lever of power to silence United States Senators for speaking up."
The Pentagon has said it is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for “serious allegations of misconduct." The move came after Kelly joined a group of Democratic lawmakers who released a video telling service members they have the right not to obey orders they believe to be illegal. Shortly after the clip was released, Trump used social media posts to accused the Democratic lawmakers of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" Kelly responded in part: