Join Tyche Hendricks, a senior immigration editor, Jean Guerrero, a journalist and author of 'Hatemonger', and Catherine Seitz, legal director at the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, as they dissect the chilling effects of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. They uncover how aggressive enforcement actions impact Bay Area residents, reveal the emotional toll of deportation rulings, and explore community responses to heightened ICE activity. The conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by diverse immigrant populations amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Trump Immigration Crackdown Tactics
The Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement with raids mainly in Southern California, sparking widespread fear and protests.
These tactics include arresting immigrants at court hearings and snatching people off the streets with unmarked cars and masked agents.
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Third Country Deportations Approved
The Supreme Court allowed deporting immigrants to third countries under withholding of removal, a previously protective status.
This decision serves as a deterrent by creating fear around showing up for court and pursuing asylum cases.
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Community Resists ICE Raids
ICE agents have been raiding various public places in Los Angeles, arresting immigrants often without warrants.
Community members from all backgrounds risk arrest to document and resist these deportations, revealing a false administration narrative.
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