Is This What You Voted For? ft. Rep. Gil Cisneros

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan dive into the Trump administration’s extreme ICE raids, due process violations, and the growing use of military force in immigrant communities.Gil breaks down what’s happening on the ground in Los Angeles and how these actions are chipping away at civil liberties. Damian shares a personal story about ICE’s impact on his family, raising the alarm on the trauma this creates for a generation of young people.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction1:20 – ICE raids escalate in Los Angeles3:40 – Damian shares his personal ICE experience7:00 – The long-term trauma on immigrant kids9:30 – Debunking the myth of immigrant crime11:20 – ICE Director’s comments and hypocrisy15:00 – Is Trump trying to provoke martial law?17:30 – Media manipulation & authoritarian goals20:40 – How far-right accounts fuel hate online24:00 – Immigrants pay taxes but live in fear28:15 – No access, no lawyers inside ICE facilities32:00 – Due process is being ignored34:50 – Federal power vs California’s rights38:20 – Americans are losing faith in institutions41:30 – Can trust in government be restored?43:40 – Gil’s job as a U.S. Representative46:10 – AI misuse, deepfakes, and fake citations49:30 – SAG-AFTRA, unions, and their fight against AI misuse52:00 – How a Congressman stays informed54:00 – Prepping for the Congressional baseball game58:00 – How to watch the game1:00:00 – Closing thoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Follow now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]