This report was delivered by Eric London, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Party (US), to a meeting of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Wayne State University in Detroit on March 6, 2025.
US government revives McCarthyite bans on socialism, imposes ideological litmus test on immigrants
Terrified of rising anti-capitalist sentiment among workers and youth, the government is attempting to impose an ideological firewall around the country, blocking immigrants who express alleged “anti-American” or “antisemitic” viewpoints.
Jacob Crosse•
Spain’s neo-fascist Vox party launches anti-Muslim campaign
Exploiting the PSOE-Sumar government’s assault on immigrants and workers, Vox is reviving the most reactionary traditions of the Spanish ruling class.
Alejandro López•
52-year-old Guatemalan father killed on Los Angeles freeway fleeing ICE raid at Home Depot
Democratic Party politicians are not opposed to Trump’s gestapo-style ICE raids; their main concern is the excessive use of force spurring public outcry against the bipartisan policies.
Alex Diaz•
UK Starmer government deports more asylum seekers and migrant workers
The Home Office announced that between July 20 and 27, 1,780 people were stopped and interrogated over suspected “illegal working activity”.
Harvey Thompson•
Benjamin Mateus•
Ray Coleman•
Edmundo Beltran•
Marc Wells•
Tom Peters•