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00:00-13:53: ICE Funding, ICE in MI, Duggan & ICE

Pat Johnston devotes his entire monologue on how ICE recruiting seems geared towards radical white supremacists while ICE received a mammoth boost in funding thanks to the Republican MAGA Murder Budget. But makes it clear that some Democrats refuse to our demands to Abolish ICE, including current Independent Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan, who promised to work with The Trump Regime's ICE Gestapo while mayor of Detroit.

13:54-44:26: Julia Pulver on Protesting Matters

Michigan progressive voice & activist, and RN, Julia Pulver, talks with Pat about why protesting matters in these times of Trump, ICE, data centers, and more. Julia says protesting is Democracy in Action, and the more we make our voices heard, the better a chance we have at forcing real political change. We're seeing that already in Minneapolis as protesting helped shine a spotlight on the brutal invasion of ICE in American cities.
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44:27-48:50: Last Call MI MAGA Attacks Courts

In this week's "Last Call," the MAGA Republican majority in the Michigan House is threatening the state Supreme Court by saying it would cut judiciary funding if The Court rules in favor of a rule prohibiting ICE from arresting people in courthouses. 

48:51-51:05: Ending

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NOTES:

Julia Pulver "Why Should We Continue Peacefully Protesting" speech at the Birmingham Unitary Church from January 25, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaYFYqIXFHg

"Fallout from Alex Pretti killing: Trump administration facing widespread criticism." By Brian Martucci of The Minnesota Reformer

"Anti-ICE Detroit protesters call on Peters and Slotkin to ‘stand firm’ in opposing DHS funding." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance

"Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: City will continue to work with ICE." By Niraj Warikoo & Dana Afana of The Detroit Free Press

"Michigan House Republicans threaten judicial funding over proposed court rule on ICE arrests." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance

"Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it." By Lisa Mascaro of PBS News

"ICE “Wartime” Recruiting Effort Targets Gun & Military Lovers Using White Nationalist Messaging." By Democracy NOW! w/ Amy Goodman

"Duggan’s campaign draws big money from Trump supporters and wealthy GOP donors." By Steve Neavling of Detroit Metro Times