ICE Out of LA Podcast: Los Jornaleros del Norte
Our ICE out of LA Podcast delivers the latest updates from ICE Out campaigns across LA County. Highlighting grassroots campaigns and deep solidarity, it offers sharp political analysis rooted in the unshakable belief that every person, especially immigrants, have inherent dignity, and the right to belong and deserve respect
From the heart of the nation’s most populous county where 10 million people live, dream, and rise together comes a podcast that uplifts the voices shaping the new future for Los Angeles. Through raw stories, bold ideas, and the lived experiences of every day people we aim to spotlight the unstoppable force of community in motion because Somos Mas! We are more powerful than the systems that try to silence us and more united than ever before. This podcast is rooted in the truth that we live every day: Solo el Pueblo Salva el Pueblo-only the people can save the people. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the movement that’s reshaping the future of LA from the ground up!
Los Jornaleros del Norte have been active for over 25 years playing at marches rallies and protests and facilitating NDLON's events since the founding of the organization. When the ICE raids in Los Angeles escalated in 2025, several videos of Los Jornaleros del Norte went viral, due to the ingenuity and creativity of their protests.
In this episode host Nancy Meza speaks with longtime bandleader and composer Omar Leon, and Vocalist/Organizer Loyda Alvarado about the origins of the band, some of the most impactful moments the band has, the various strategies that they've used to bring sound systems to protests over the years, the creation of the mobile stage the band uses, and many other stories.
