How Local Communities Can Block ICE Facilities with Rep Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, Michelle Glogovac interviews Congressman Sam Liccardo about the growing role of local governments and communities in shaping policy and protecting neighborhoods. They discuss efforts to prevent the development of ICE detention facilities, regulate data centers, and address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).Congressman Liccardo shares insights into legal strategies, community activism, and policy proposals designed to give local governments greater power to respond to issues affecting their communities. The conversation explores immigration policy, data center regulation, AI concerns, local government authority, and how residents can engage in efforts to influence policy and protect their neighborhoods.What We're Talking About...How local communities can use zoning laws and local ordinances to prevent ICE detention facilitiesHow model ordinances and community toolkits can make local policy advocacy more accessibleHow interconnection permits and infrastructure regulations can impact data center developmentThe role of community activism and public opposition in preventing the siting of detention facilitiesHow federal legislation can support local governments in regulating data centers and other infrastructureWhy public participation and community engagement are essential to shaping local government policiesStrategies for empowering local governments and residents to protect their neighborhoodsChapters0:00 — Opening and local context1:10 — Why the toolkit was created2:37 — Using local power to create barriers4:27 — Ordinances as a defense strategy5:51 — From ICE enforcement to community impact6:48 — Data centers, grids, and community benefits12:29 — What people can do to helpLinks MentionedRep Liccardo's Toolkit: https://liccardo.house.gov/ice-detention-center-land-use-ordinance-toolkitRep Liccardo's website: https://liccardo.house.gov/