Monday, July 14, 2025

“Fighting Back Against ICE” Talk Anchors Foothills Democrats’ July Gathering

Jose Madera, director of the Pasadena Job Center and a representative of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON).

The Pasadena Foothills Democrats will center their July 17 general meeting around a keynote address by Jose Madera titled “Fighting Back Against ICE.” The event, held at 505 Lakeview Road in Pasadena from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is expected to draw local activists, residents, and officials concerned with immigration justice and enforcement reform.

Madera, director of the Pasadena Job Center and a representative of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), will speak at 7:55 p.m. on the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in local communities. He will also represent the Immigration Justice Working Group of DSA–LA. A Q&A will follow his remarks.

Before the main program, a potluck social mixer will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

At 7:15 p.m., the general meeting will begin with sign-in, a land acknowledgment, and approval of June minutes and officer reports. Committee updates will be presented at 7:30 p.m., covering campaigns, legislation, and digital media efforts.

Members will consider several motions, including reimbursement for a $340 club banner and endorsement of SB 805 — the “No Vigilantes Act.” The bill would expand laws against police impersonation, require visible identification for officers during operations, and prohibit bounty hunters from engaging in immigration enforcement.

A resolution condemning a July 4 ruling by Judge Brian Murphy allowing deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan will also be voted on, citing human rights concerns and constitutional protections.

At 7:40 p.m., a representative from the Pasadena mayor’s office is scheduled to address the state of the city in relation to ICE operations.

The meeting will conclude with community announcements and preview the next gathering scheduled for Aug. 21, with the location to be determined.

More information is available at pasadenafoothillsdemocrats.com.