The Inclusive AF Podcast #151: Shocking Immigration Moves & Why We All Need to Pay Attention

Hey Inclusive AF fam,

We’re back with episode 151, and let’s just say it’s one you seriously don’t want to miss. In this episode, Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn dive into one of the most jaw-dropping immigration stories we’ve ever seen unfold in real time—and trust us, there’s a lot more under the surface than headlines would have you believe.

What’s Actually Happening? This week, we unpack the 1798 Alien Enemies Act—a centuries-old law suddenly revived by the current administration to justify mass deportations of Venezuelan migrants and others, supposedly tied to a terrorist organization. Sound wild? It is. The act’s never been used like this before, and the ripple effects are disturbing.

Highlights from the Episode:

• History Repeating Itself: How this law—once used to justify Japanese internment camps during WWII—is now being leveraged to detain and deport non-citizens (even asylum seekers!) without due process.

• The Reality Behind the News: Most of those being deported aren’t proven members of any terrorist group. Some didn't even know what the "TDA" is!

• Where Are People Being Sent? Here’s the kicker: not just back to Venezuela, but to El Salvador's infamous high-security prison, Plan Cero Ocio—basically a forced labor camp.

• Diplomatic Fallout: Venezuela’s response? Accusing the US of kidnapping and pulling back on oil agreements, which is major news for our own politics and economy.

• Why This Should Matter to All of Us: These moves set a dangerous precedent. If due process can be denied now, who’s next?

Key Takeaways:

• Stay vigilant and pay attention to how laws are being bent (or broken), not just for “others” but because our rights are at stake too.

• Don’t just take the news at face value. Dig deeper, watch how the courts respond, and pay attention to how narratives are shaped in the media.

• Outdated, colonial-era laws are being dusted off for modern policies—ask yourself, why are these laws still around?

Jackye & Katee’s Call to Action:

• Educate yourself and others. If you think “this can’t affect me,” think again.

• Share this episode & start conversations: People need to know what’s really happening behind the headlines.

• If something from the episode strikes a chord—or you want us to dig into another wild policy—hit reply or comment on our socials.

We’ll link the full presidential proclamation and key resources in the show notes for further reading.

Let’s keep watching, questioning, and—most of all—staying Inclusive AF.

With love & outrage, Jackye & Katee

P.S. Have a wild policy or news item you want us to break down? Reply to this email or drop your idea on our socials. We’re all ears!