OPEN AGENDA has produced a special year-end episode (S2 E80) to address ICE's recent arrest and ongoing detention of a 24-year-old mother, Vanessa Parrazal, who was brought to the U.S. illegally at the age of two. The arrest, which involved busting out car windows, was conducted by a team of ICE agents in front of Pinehurst Elementary School immediately after Ms. Parrazal dropped off her child. We show you video footage of the arrest, and interview two close friends of Ms. Parrazol who tell the story of the surrounding circumstances. Following the interviews, our panel candidly discusses the larger picture, including the disastrous policies of the Biden administration, the failure of Congress to act, reasonable and judicious application of the law, and the enforcement tactics used by ICE. Regardless of where you stand on immigration law and enforcement, this is a “must watch” episode.
Season 3 of OPEN AGENDA will kick-off in early January. Meanwhile, we wish you all a happy, safe and healthy New Year!
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0:22 Vanessa Parrazal’s Arrrest and Abduction
1:58 Elizabeth and Sophia provide some background
2:55 The Course of Events
5:03 Interactions with ICE agents
6:26 Time Frame
7:21 A Christmas Irony
7:55 Why did ICE target Vanessa?
9:34 Community Reactions
11:43 When will Vanessa come home to Salisbury?
13:33 Why should our community care about Vanessa?
19:42 Mike and Trish’s Reactions
21:10 Use of force
23:44 Intimidation in the community
24:51 What the future holds…
