Opening Arguments Trump’s All Out Assault on Immigrants Continues in Incompetent but Horrifying Fashion
Oct 27, 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council and a leading voice on U.S. immigration policy, dives deep into the chaotic landscape of immigration under the Trump administration. He reveals how legal interpretations around ICE custody and bond rights have drastically shifted, complicating the lives of many immigrants. Reichlin-Melnick highlights the administration's mishandling of deportations and the intimidation tactics employed. He offers hope for future reforms while critiquing the political motivations behind immigration policy changes.
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Mass Deportation Would Transform The Country
- Mass deportation requires tactics most Americans find un-American.
- Aaron Reichlin-Melnick warns it would fundamentally change the country if attempted at scale.
Early Career Defending Long-Term Residents
- Aaron began his career at Immigrant Justice Corps and Legal Aid Society defending long-term residents facing removal.
- He handled cancellation of removal cases for clients with old convictions who suddenly faced deportation.
Funded Counsel Emerged From A Crisis
- Funded legal representation for immigrants emerged from judicial recognition of a representation crisis.
- Programs like Immigrant Justice Corps and New York's projects expanded access and spread nationwide.