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Episode 54: Resistance — From Local Action to National Pushback

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ICE’s expansion has fueled unprecedented resistance across the country. In this episode, Bella Goode traces how communities, courts, and coalitions are fighting back—from shutting down Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, to months-long protests in Portland, to a small-town uprising in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania. What emerges is a movement that proves resistance can win—whether in court rulings, workplace walkouts, or grassroots solidarity. This is the conclusion of our six-part series on ICE, and a reminder that collective courage can redraw the boundaries of what’s possible.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

How lawsuits by tribes, environmentalists, and immigrant advocates shut down Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention project
Why Portland and Seattle became symbols of urban resistance, linking direct action to measurable drops in ICE arrests
The rise of workplace defense networks in New Jersey and sanctuary protections in New York as part of regional pushback
Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania’s unlikely uprising: locals and immigrants uniting against GEO’s secretive detention center
The death of detainee Chao Feng Ji and how his story galvanized a movement for accountability
How grassroots resistance forced congressional debates, court challenges, and the introduction of the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025

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Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.

Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.

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