Democrats Voting for Trump’s Immigration Policy Should Be Ashamed, Says Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo

In response to my video, I received an influx of praise from Oregonians, grateful to anyone for speaking out. I also received backlash from well-connected party insiders and politicians, displeased that I wasn’t “holding the party line.”

To the old guard, “holding the line” means massaging the egos of powerful people within your party, even when they vote to harm vulnerable communities. These politicos finger wag at young leftists, and insist our leaders allow us to sacrifice certain communities to keep their seats, even as our institutions crumble before us.

With fascism on the rise, Democrats need a new vision for holding the line.

Democrats Voting for Trump’s Immigration Policy Should Be Ashamed, Says Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo | Teen Vogue

February 24, 2025