How Baltimore is enabling ICE’s lawlessness

ICE raids and the expanded use of expedited removal are tearing apart immigrant families and neighborhoods in Baltimore. In this episode of <i>Rattling the Bars</i>, host Mansa Musa speaks with Baltimore reporter Kori Skillman about how lack of democratic oversight and collusion between local government and federal law enforcement have enabled ICE’s lawless tactics and left Baltimore’s immigrant communities living in constant fear, economic precariousness, and social isolation.<br /><br /><b>Guest:</b><br /><ul><li>Kori Skillman is a Report for America Corps Member covering justice and accountability for the <i>Baltimore Beat</i>. Skillman investigates policing, incarceration, and civil rights in Baltimore. Most recently, she worked on ABC News’ assignment desk, covering breaking news and editing for live broadcasts. A Bay Area native, Skillman holds a dual B.A. in journalism and international business from San Diego State University, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and an M.S. from Columbia Journalism School.</li></ul><b>Additional links/info:</b><br /><ul><li>Kori Skillman, <i>Baltimore Beat,</i> “<a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/indiscriminate-ice-arrests-have-left-baltimores-immigrant-communities-in-a-constant-state-of-fear-and-anxiety/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Indiscriminate ICE arrests have left Baltimore’s immigrant communities in a constant state of fear and anxiety</a>”</li><li>Kori Skillman, <i>Baltimore Beat</i>, “<a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/lack-of-ice-oversight-shows-how-baltimore-has-long-been-at-the-mercy-of-outside-powers/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lack of ICE oversight shows how Baltimore has long been at the mercy of outside powers</a>”</li></ul><b>Credits:</b><br /><ul><li>Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino</li></ul><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.</a><br /><b></b><br /><b>Follow us on:</b><br /><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/therealnews.com" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Bluesky: @therealnews.com</a><b><br /></b><a href="https://facebook.com/therealnews" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Facebook: The Real News Network</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/therealnews" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Twitter: @TheRealNews</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/therealnews" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">YouTube: @therealnews</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealnewsnetwork/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Instagram: @therealnewsnetwork</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><b></b></a><br /><b></b><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><b>Become a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!</b></a>