Ireland should not be associating with murderous fascist dictators.

I believe there is a serious and legitimate case for designating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a terrorist organisation, based not on rhetoric or emotion, but on behaviour and impact. Terrorism is commonly understood as the use of force, intimidation, or fear against civilians in order to achieve political objectives. By that standard, the question should not be who is acting, but what they are doing. State authority should not place an organisation beyond moral or legal scrutiny if its methods align with those definitions. ICE is a civilian enforcement agency, yet it routinely uses armed, militarised tactics against non-violent people. Raids on homes and workplaces, sudden detentions, family separations, and prolonged incarceration without meaningful due process are not accidental excesses — they are central tools of enforcement. These actions are not aimed at stopping imminent violence. They are aimed at deterrence. Fear is not a side effect of ICE policy; fear is the policy. The impact of ICE’s actions extends far beyond the individuals they detain. Entire communities are terrorised. People avoid schools, hospitals, courts, and police out of fear that any interaction with the state could lead to detention or deportation. Parents are taken without warning. Children are separated from caregivers. Communities are left in a constant state of uncertainty, never knowing when the next raid will occur. This is collective intimidation, not targeted law enforcement. Human rights organisations have repeatedly documented deaths in ICE custody, denial of adequate medical care, prolonged detention without trial, and the use of solitary confinement. These are not isolated incidents. They are systemic, recurring, and tolerated. When an institution repeatedly inflicts serious harm on civilians and faces no meaningful accountability, it ceases to function as a legitimate law-enforcement body and begins to resemble a coercive force operating above the law. ICE has also engaged in collective punishment, a practice prohibited under international human rights norms. Family separation was explicitly justified as a deterrent, despite the known psychological harm it causes. Workplace raids punish entire households and communities for alleged civil violations by a few individuals. Punishment designed to make an example of people, rather than to deliver justice, is a defining feature of terror tactics. Crucially, ICE operates with near-total impunity. Officers are rarely held criminally responsible for abuses. Oversight mechanisms are weak. Courts regularly defer to claims of sovereignty or “national security.” This lack of accountability allows coercive violence to continue unchecked, reinforcing fear rather than upholding the rule of law. Non-state groups have been designated as terrorist organisations for engaging in detention without trial, intimidation of civilians, and political coercion through fear. When the same behaviours are carried out by a state agency, they are excused by authority rather than examined on their merits. If terrorism is defined by method rather than membership, this double standard cannot be justified. This is not an argument that borders should not exist, or that immigration law should not be enforced. It is an argument that enforcement through terror, intimidation, and collective punishment is illegitimate — regardless of who carries it out. A state does not gain moral exemption simply by wearing a uniform. Designating ICE as a terrorist organisation would acknowledge that terrorism is defined by actions, not by flags or institutions. It would affirm that no organisation is above scrutiny, and that violence and fear directed at civilian populations in pursuit of political goals must be condemned consistently. If we claim to oppose terrorism, we must be willing to recognise it even when it is carried out by the powerful.

The current U S President is leading a campaign that infringes basic human rights akin to leaders of Nazi Germany.

Recent reports state that Israel plans to revoke the registration of MSF and 30 other International NGOs operating in Gaza as of March 1st if lists of staff are not submitted for vetting, this is an unreasonable demand as NGOs vet their own staff.  The support provided by the NGOs is nowhere near enough to meet the needs of Palestinians, yet removing it will have a terrible cost Denying medical assistance to civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances.  Allowing Humanitarian Aid is an obligation under International Law.

Why leave and de-platform toxic and lock-in social media (such as X, Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok) ? Black Box Algorithms: Lock-in platforms aim to show you more content that their owners like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and their paymasters want you to see, and less content that you want to see….  https://xodus.online/why#algorithms Rise of the far-right: Toxic platforms promote hate, the far-right, and interfere in elections…. https://xodus.online/why#democracy Disinformation: Toxic platforms do not support adequate fact-checking or moderation…. https://xodus.online/why#disinformation Over-consumption: Advertising-profit-platforms promote consumption patterns which are unhealthy for people and planet…. https://xodus.online/why#consumerism

Dalya Alnajjar has recently been granted refugee status in Ireland after seeking asylum in Ireland over a year ago. Since she arrived she has become a valued, integral and much-loved member of the community in Cahersiveen. Her family who are still in Gaza are homeless and suffering desperately as a result of Israel’s continuing human rights violations. She has already submitted an application for family reunification, and she has supplied the minister’s office with details about her family – including copies of their UNWRA registration cards. Since October 2023, Dalya has begun each day by checking casualty lists, fearing for her family's lives. She and her family have already incurred tremendous losses. Her home has been deliberately bombed and completely razed. Thirteen of her cousins were killed in a massacre in her neighbourhood. Her cousin Razan—a pioneering paramedic—was killed for her humanitarian work. This is not abstract policy; this is life and death, unfolding now.  Under EU Case C-563/22, Dalya's family are entitled to refugee recognition. UNRWA has ceased operations in Gaza, leaving them without protection.  Other EU states have taken action on humanitarian grounds. Ireland can do so as well. We call on the Minister for Justice to: 1. Accept UNRWA registration as sufficient proof of refugee status for family reunification purposes 2. Exercise discretionary provisions under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015 3. Consider a special humanitarian admission for Dalya's family, as precedent allows. As of today 16/11/2025 the Alnajjar family are being displaced for the umpteenth time due to being flooded out of the tent they have been living in. Their situation is more dire than ever. They need to be brought to the safety of Dalya’s new community where they will be looked after by her with the support of those who have signed below.  We sign because Dalya’s family's lives depend on our willingness to act with courage and compassion. We sign because this is what humanity requires. We sign because we are committed to supporting Dalya and her family should you allow them to be reunited here in Ireland.

Why Ireland Must Ensure Safe Passage — and Deploy the Irish Navy to Accompany the Global Sumud Flotilla 1. Protection of Irish Citizens If any Irish nationals are aboard, Ireland has a non-negotiable duty to protect them through all possible means.  2. Upholding International Law The flotilla is a civilian humanitarian mission, protected under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Geneva Conventions, and customary humanitarian law.  3. Ireland’s Human Rights Leadership Ireland’s voice carries moral weight; standing up now reinforces our reputation as a defender of civilian protection, justice, and human dignity.  4. Preventing Escalation & Loss of Life Harassment, drone attacks, communications jamming—all these precede more serious violations. Preemptive diplomatic and protective action can prevent large-scale tragedy.  5. Solidarity with Gaza’s Civilians In a region devastated by blockade and conflict, the flotilla is a rare mechanism to deliver food, medicine, and hope. Irish support would align with global humanitarian solidarity.  6. Multilateral Opportunity & Moral Identity With countries like Spain already warning against attacks, Ireland can join a unified front. There is also deep resonance domestically: many Irish see echoes between our history and the present plight of Palestinians.  Why the New Attacks Demand Naval Escort Escalation to 11 Attacked Vessels Recent reports confirm that 11 aid vessels have been attacked . This is not a distant threat — it is happening now, mid-sea, with serious risk to life. Deterrence through Presence The presence of the Irish Navy alongside Spanish and Italian ships would raise the political, legal, and practical cost of any further aggression. It transforms passive declarations into concrete protection. Accountability & Transparency Naval accompaniment allows independent documentation of incidents, real-time reporting, and stronger evidence in any investigations or legal proceedings. Diplomatic Leverage Deploying naval vessels is a strong signal: Ireland is ready to invest state resources to safeguard humanitarian missions. That gives Ireland credibility when demanding that other states abide by international law. Life over Politics At the core, this is about protecting civilians — unarmed individuals who have chosen nonviolent means to bring relief. Inaction now risks mass casualties, an ignominious legacy, and betrayal of Ireland’s moral commitments.

Isidora has fought hard for her education, but now she risks losing everything if she cannot resolve this issue by November.

This petition and email campaign is about basic human rights. Work provides purpose and independence and everyone should have the right to work.  It helps IPAs meet their basic needs. Helps IPAs out of limbo and improves their mental wellbeing.  Giving everyone equal treatment is also part of the National Plan Against Racism. 

Since October 2023, Gaza has faced one of the deadliest assaults in modern history. Over 300,000 Palestinians have been killed, the majority of them women and children. Entire communities have been erased, and the genocide continues daily. Coca-Cola is not a neutral brand in this context. The company: Operates in illegal Israeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land. Has supply chains and business practices that profit from occupation and apartheid. Uses global events and sponsorships to whitewash its image while remaining complicit in human rights abuses. Electric Picnic is more than just a festival it is a cultural institution in Ireland, a space where values of creativity, freedom, and solidarity are celebrated. Allowing Coca-Cola to sponsor the festival undermines these very values and makes Electric Picnic complicit in whitewashing genocide. By dropping Coca-Cola, Electric Picnic can send a powerful message: our culture will not be used to cover up crimes against humanity. This would not only honor the hundreds of thousands of lives lost in Gaza but also set a precedent for ethical sponsorship in the music and arts world. Standing against genocide is not political but is a matter of basic human rights and human dignity.

The siege and genocide must end. The people of Gaza are relying on regular people like us all to keep going - for them. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coalition of everyday people—organisers, humanitarians, doctors, artists, clergy, lawyers, and seafarers—who believe in human dignity and the power of nonviolent action. 

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