The Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was created in the aftermath of 9/11. To contextualize what's happening with immigration today under Trump 2.0, we bring you one person's story of being caught in the anti-Muslim fervor post-9/11 and how she became an organizer advocating for the immigrants' rights. We'll also hear what her story teaches us about avoiding burnout in doing social justice work. This story comes to us by way of Re:Work from the UCLA Labor Center.

Featuring:

Ainee Athar, immigrant rights and climate justice

Making Contact Team

• Episode host and producer: Lucy Kang
• Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang
• Executive Director: Jina Chung
• Engineer: Jeff Emtman
• Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain

Music:

"Documentary Piano Ambient" by BoDleasons via Pixabay

Re:Work Episode "Beyond the Glass Wall" Credits:

• Hosted by Veena Hampapur and George Chacon
• Produced by Veena Hampapur, George Chacon, and Saba Waheed Sound design and editing by Veena Hampapur
• Mixing by Aaron Dalton

Learn More:

Re:Work from the UCLA Labor Center | FOC Media

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