Vanessa Cardenas
@vcardenas.bsky.social
Executive Director @americasvoice.bsky.social / Musings on disinfo, immigration, politics, Latino voters. #ShePersisted and @freepress.bsky.social Board
This Thanksgiving, as families gather across America, it is unconscionable that many children will be staring at empty chairs at the dinner table, missing their loved ones grabbed by Trump’s mass deportation machine.
A Thanksgiving Reminder: Children and Schools are Bearing the Burden of Mass Deportation - America's Voice
Washington, DC — This administration’s escalating campaign of mass deportation and related violence, fear and chaos, is having a profound and harmful impact on children and schools across America. A p...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This Thanksgiving, as families gather across America, it is unconscionable that many children will be staring at empty chairs at the dinner table, missing their loved ones grabbed by Trump’s mass deportation machine.
The Deep State has arrived thanks to Donald Trump. The administration’s massive and violent anti-immigrant crusade is not just cracking down on our immigrant friends and neighbors, but also the rights, liberties and privacy of all Americans.
Big Brother, Big Government Takes a Seat at Your Table This Thanksgiving - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As families across the country prepare for to come together for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Trump administration’s escalating pursuit of mass deportations is focused on “Big Brother...
americasvoice.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Deep State has arrived thanks to Donald Trump. The administration’s massive and violent anti-immigrant crusade is not just cracking down on our immigrant friends and neighbors, but also the rights, liberties and privacy of all Americans.
Rather than listen and act in response to the clear message from voters, the Trump administration is doubling down on their anti-immigrant obsession by expanding their road show of chaos and violence, terrorizing communities from Chicago to Charlotte.
New Polling & Analysis on Latino Voters, Immigration and What it Means for the Country Moving Forward - America's Voice
Washington, DC — New polling and analysis of Latino voters and immigration adds more evidence to the growing understanding that the American public is rejecting the cruelty, harms and misplaced priori...
americasvoice.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rather than listen and act in response to the clear message from voters, the Trump administration is doubling down on their anti-immigrant obsession by expanding their road show of chaos and violence, terrorizing communities from Chicago to Charlotte.
Faith leaders from across the country are offering moral clarity and a sharp contrast to the moral collapse of our government leaders.
Faith Leaders Offering “Moral Clarity and Sharp Contrast” Against Mass Deportation - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As the Trump administration and immigration enforcement agencies bring their violent roadshow from Chicago to Charlotte, faith leaders are standing out as some of the strongest voices...
americasvoice.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Faith leaders from across the country are offering moral clarity and a sharp contrast to the moral collapse of our government leaders.
Charlotte, NC is the latest city to experience Trump’s violent roadshow, which is terrorizing communities, racially profiling neighbors, threatening public safety and hurting the local economy.
Trump’s Violent Roadshow Comes to Charlotte, Ignores Clear Message from Americans that He’s “Gone Too Far.” - America's Voice
Washington, DC — In this month’s elections, Americans voted decisively across the board against the Trump administration’s agenda and priorities. On immigration, exit polls asked all voters whether t...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Charlotte, NC is the latest city to experience Trump’s violent roadshow, which is terrorizing communities, racially profiling neighbors, threatening public safety and hurting the local economy.
This administration is flouting the rule of law and the will of the American people. Instead, they are doubling down on chaos with an agenda of militarization and mass deportation that is making us poorer, weaker and less safe.
The Chaos Continues: CBP Commander Bovino Takes Chicago’s Cruelty & Chaos Show the Road - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As president Trump made clear, he wants to double down on his anti-immigration agenda. This is despite the strong rebuke delivered by the American majority, including Latino voters, w...
americasvoice.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This administration is flouting the rule of law and the will of the American people. Instead, they are doubling down on chaos with an agenda of militarization and mass deportation that is making us poorer, weaker and less safe.
Among Latino voters in particular, immigration and the mass deportation agenda seem to be a big factor in the sharp movement away from Trump and the GOP and toward Democrats.
ICYMI: Vanessa Cárdenas on 2025 Election Results, Key Takeaways for Latino and Immigration Politics - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As the dust settles one week after the 2025 elections, Vanessa Cárdenas and America’s Voice have been assessing the results and what they mean for the future. In Politico, “Trump buil...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Among Latino voters in particular, immigration and the mass deportation agenda seem to be a big factor in the sharp movement away from Trump and the GOP and toward Democrats.
The American majority is clearly rejecting Trump's policies that make us poorer, weaker, and less safe.
3 Weekly Takeaways: Trump Doubling Down Despite Rebuke from American Majority, Including Latinos - America's Voice
Washington, DC — Yesterday, a Chicago federal judge issued a sweeping injunction against the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz in the region, calling out the administration for their callo...
americasvoice.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The American majority is clearly rejecting Trump's policies that make us poorer, weaker, and less safe.
Lawless, masked agents in unmarked cars violently accosting people on the street is not a winning symbol.
FACT SHEET: Trump’s Mass Deportation Machine Operates with Haste, Deception, and Violence - America's Voice
Immigration enforcement under the Trump administration has become a ruthless deportation operation characterized by violent haphazard arrests, militaristic aggression, and little-to-no oversight – act...
americasvoice.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Lawless, masked agents in unmarked cars violently accosting people on the street is not a winning symbol.
Reposted by Vanessa Cardenas
Don't forget that just this past week, Trump said these raids are not going far enough.
Mother speaks out after ICE raids #Chicago day care center.
“They are coming for all our children!”
#immigration
“They are coming for all our children!”
#immigration
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Don't forget that just this past week, Trump said these raids are not going far enough.
Reposted by Vanessa Cardenas
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the defining issues. Join @KPichardoNY and Vanessa Cárdenas live on Substack this Thursday at 10AM ET for post-election analysis and a deep dive into the politics and policy of immigration
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November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the defining issues. Join @KPichardoNY and Vanessa Cárdenas live on Substack this Thursday at 10AM ET for post-election analysis and a deep dive into the politics and policy of immigration
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Elections across the country demonstrated a clear, broad based rejection of Trump’s chaos and cruelty. Americans are recognizing that his policies on immigration and beyond are making us weaker, poorer and less safe.
Vanessa Cárdenas: Americans Recognize Trump Policies are Making Us “Poorer, Weaker, and Less Safe” - America's Voice
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, assessing Election 2025: “Elections across the country demonstrated a clear, broad based re...
americasvoice.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Elections across the country demonstrated a clear, broad based rejection of Trump’s chaos and cruelty. Americans are recognizing that his policies on immigration and beyond are making us weaker, poorer and less safe.
After months of Trump's cruel and chaotic Administration, the tide is turning. Voters realize his policies make us weaker, poorer, and less safe. One example tonight from a bellwether in VA:
Ronald Brownstein on X: "When I asked high-ranking Harris officials when they knew the 24 election was lost, some pointed to her lackluster showing in Loudoun County VA-where she dipped to 56%, down from Biden's 61.5%. McAuliffe in 21 drew 55%. W/95% of vote in, Spanberger is at 64.4% per @DecisionDeskHQ" / X
When I asked high-ranking Harris officials when they knew the 24 election was lost, some pointed to her lackluster showing in Loudoun County VA-where she dipped to 56%, down from Biden's 61.5%. McAuliffe in 21 drew 55%. W/95% of vote in, Spanberger is at 64.4% per @DecisionDeskHQ
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November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
After months of Trump's cruel and chaotic Administration, the tide is turning. Voters realize his policies make us weaker, poorer, and less safe. One example tonight from a bellwether in VA:
For many Latino voters, and other Americans motivated by opposition to the Trump mass deportation crusade, these elections will be a gauge of whether fear can silence people or whether communities will use their voices to demand dignity and a better way for their community and their country.
Immigration and Election 2025: Three Key Indicators to Watch - America's Voice
Washington, DC — Below are three key storylines America’s Voice will be monitoring in assessing the results – and implications – of Election Day 2025 through the lens of immigration politics: How will...
americasvoice.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For many Latino voters, and other Americans motivated by opposition to the Trump mass deportation crusade, these elections will be a gauge of whether fear can silence people or whether communities will use their voices to demand dignity and a better way for their community and their country.
This administration is trying to justify the unjustifiable and is calling for more violence, more chaos, and more lies.
President Trump, CBP Commander Bovino and Sec. Noem: More Violence, More Chaos, and More Lies - America's Voice
Washington, DC – The cruelty, chaos, and violence inherent to this administration’s mass deportation agenda is operating with little oversight or accountability and relying on outright lies – and thre...
americasvoice.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This administration is trying to justify the unjustifiable and is calling for more violence, more chaos, and more lies.
When a government normalizes fear and cruelty, everyone is at risk, no one is safe.
Mass Deportation: Violence and Abuse of Power are Becoming Routine. 4 Examples From This Week - America's Voice
Washington, DC – This week was filled with fresh examples of the cruelty, chaos, and lack of accountability inherent to this administration’s mass deportation agenda. From U.S. citizens and long-settl...
americasvoice.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When a government normalizes fear and cruelty, everyone is at risk, no one is safe.
🚨 Polling update!
Check out our new analysis on public opinion polling that confirms what we at @americasvoice.bsky.social have said all along: we need common-sense solutions on immigration, not chaos and cruelty.
Check out our new analysis on public opinion polling that confirms what we at @americasvoice.bsky.social have said all along: we need common-sense solutions on immigration, not chaos and cruelty.
New Polling Memo: Five Key Points on Americans’ Current Immigration Views - America's Voice
Washington, DC — A new America’s Voice polling analysis offers five key takeaways about Americans’ current immigration public opinion views with detailed evidence for each of the points based on a wid...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 Polling update!
Check out our new analysis on public opinion polling that confirms what we at @americasvoice.bsky.social have said all along: we need common-sense solutions on immigration, not chaos and cruelty.
Check out our new analysis on public opinion polling that confirms what we at @americasvoice.bsky.social have said all along: we need common-sense solutions on immigration, not chaos and cruelty.
The members of the Illinois National Guard who are standing up and speaking out against their deployment to harass and deport their friends and neighbors deserve our admiration, support, and thanks.
ICYMI: Illinois National Guard Members Speak Out Against Chicago Deployment - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As reported by CBS News’s Nicole Sganga, two Illinois National Guard members are speaking out against this administration’s deployment of troops to Chicago, stating “…they would refus...
americasvoice.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The members of the Illinois National Guard who are standing up and speaking out against their deployment to harass and deport their friends and neighbors deserve our admiration, support, and thanks.
Mass deportation is an economic catastrophe for Americans.
We must find a better way than the chaos and cruelty on display.
We must find a better way than the chaos and cruelty on display.
Three Separate Assessments Make Clear: Mass Deportation is an Economic Catastrophe for Americans - America's Voice
Washington, DC — Three recent economic analyses, from both inside the Trump administration and from outside experts, drive home the reality that mass deportation is disastrous for the U.S. economy, ou...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Mass deportation is an economic catastrophe for Americans.
We must find a better way than the chaos and cruelty on display.
We must find a better way than the chaos and cruelty on display.
This weekend Americans from every city and small town presented a positive, confident, and optimistic embrace of what America stands for. #NoKings
My reflections:
My reflections:
Vanessa Cárdenas Reflects on Powerful Weekend and Two Contrasting Visions of America on Display - America's Voice
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “This weekend Americans from every city and small town presented a positive, confident, and ...
americasvoice.org
October 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This weekend Americans from every city and small town presented a positive, confident, and optimistic embrace of what America stands for. #NoKings
My reflections:
My reflections:
This administration has made it increasingly clear that 'the enemy within' is American citizens exercising their Constitutional rights, along with deeply rooted immigrant families.
None of this is about public safety.
None of this is about public safety.
ICE Arrests More U.S. Citizens: Immigration is “Tip of the Spear” for Violating Rights of Americans - America's Voice
Washington, DC — Important investigative reporting from ProPublica, “We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days,...
americasvoice.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This administration has made it increasingly clear that 'the enemy within' is American citizens exercising their Constitutional rights, along with deeply rooted immigrant families.
None of this is about public safety.
None of this is about public safety.
Mass deportation is making America poorer, weaker, and less safe.
Fresh Evidence: “Mass Deportation is Making America Poorer, Weaker, and Less Safe” - America's Voice
Washington, DC — The Trump administration’s mass deportation crusade is coming at a tremendous cost: the safety and cohesion of American communities, our basic rights and dignities, and Americans’ eco...
americasvoice.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Mass deportation is making America poorer, weaker, and less safe.
Our nation is at a tinderbox moment. Now is the time to peacefully resist division, condemn what we’re witnessing and demand better – for immigrants and for each other.
Vanessa Cárdenas Reflects on Historic Week - America's Voice
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, taking stock of key developments and lessons from this historic week: “At the start of this ...
americasvoice.org
October 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Our nation is at a tinderbox moment. Now is the time to peacefully resist division, condemn what we’re witnessing and demand better – for immigrants and for each other.
The massive diversion of money and manpower comes at a great cost from the real needs of the American people.
New Facts Tell the Truth: Mass Deportation Crusade Sucking FBI Agents and Focus Away from Cyber, Drug Trafficking and Sex Crime Investigations - America's Voice
Washington, DC — In recent weeks, America’s Voice has highlighted how this administration’s mass deportation obsession harms public safety — including diverting money and manpower away from actual pub...
americasvoice.org
October 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The massive diversion of money and manpower comes at a great cost from the real needs of the American people.
The unprecedented action to deploy troops in states and cities is a frontal attack on our democracy and the rights of every American– no matter whether they are Republican or Democrat.
"We're Better Than This" - Leading Voices Speak Out Against Dangerous Continued Escalation in Chicago and Beyond - America's Voice
Washington, DC — As the Trump administration prepares to deploy Texas National Guard troops in Chicago against the wishes of the local community and elected officials, Stephen Miller has asserted that...
americasvoice.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The unprecedented action to deploy troops in states and cities is a frontal attack on our democracy and the rights of every American– no matter whether they are Republican or Democrat.