Defying Fascism: Any Given Day - Any Given Day Episode 6
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Defying Fascism: Any Given Day - Any Given Day Episode 6
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About this listen
Damjan circles back to Episode 1 to give an update on the case in Alabama. He discusses a positive development of the former state trooper, who was racially profiled by police and had his money and belongings confiscated by the Department of Homeland Security.
In fact, it's BIG NEWS because the Institute of Justice has taken on the case, highlighting systemic issues within the DHS and local police.
Damjan ties this case to broader themes of fascism, referencing Umberto Eco's analysis of fascism's incoherent yet recognizable characteristics. He discusses how power dynamics and racial profiling reflect deeper societal problems, linking these to contemporary struggles faced by marginalized communities, particularly in the US South.
He also discusses community lawyering and talks about the shutdown of the Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative, a vital organization for migrant representation, underlining the importance of continued advocacy and support for affected individuals.