Laurene Powell Jobs Launches Catalyze/Citizens Group

Laurene Powell Jobs has launched a new political arm called Catalyze/Citizens through her Immigration Hub organization to counter what she describes as 'far-right disinformation campaigns' regarding immigration policies, especially in light of Donald Trump's re-election. The group aims to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to suppress mainstream criticism and promote pro-immigrant narratives. Beatriz Lopez, co-executive director of both the Immigration Hub and Catalyze/Citizens, emphasized the need for a robust response to anti-immigrant rhetoric, which she claims threatens American democracy. The organization plans to implement major political advertising campaigns and mobilize support for pro-immigrant candidates. Critics argue that this initiative could potentially infringe on free speech while advocating for changes that would allow social media accountability. The launch reflects a broader strategy to address immigration issues in the face of a Republican-led narrative that has dominated recent political discourse.