Ahilan Arulanantham

Seth Tupper, Editor-in-Chief of the South Dakota Searchlight, and Ahilan Arulanantham, Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy, dive into Kristi Noem's swift rise to power and her controversial role in immigration enforcement. They discuss her actions during protests and the impact on migrants facing deportation. Tupper shares insights from Noem’s political journey, while Arulanantham discusses ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration's policies. Together, they unravel the complexities of power dynamics within the Department of Homeland Security.

Saul Gonzalez, co-host of The California Report, discusses the National Guard's deployment in LA amid protests against ICE raids. Ahilan Arulanantham, a UCLA law professor, shares insights on the legal implications of this controversial move. Gustavo Solis, an investigative border reporter, highlights the impact of ICE enforcement on immigrant communities. Together, they explore reactions to the military presence, California's legal challenges against the Trump administration, and the evolving landscape of immigration policy amid civil unrest.

Seth Tupper, Editor-in-Chief of the South Dakota Searchlight, and Ahilan Arulanantham, Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy, delve into the rise of Kristi Noem and her power dynamics within the Trump administration. They discuss her controversial tactics in Homeland Security, highlighting military crackdowns on protests and ambitious immigration policies. The dialogue also touches on Noem's political maneuvers, including the pandemic-related fireworks at Mount Rushmore and her evolving public image amidst legal battles over immigration rights.

Hamed Aleaziz, a New York Times reporter on immigration policy, joins experts like Ahilan Arulanantham from UCLA Law and Francisco Ugarte, managing attorney with the SF Public Defender's office. They unpack the implications of a recent threat directed at California's sanctuary policies by Trump ally Stephen Miller’s organization. Discussions include potential legal repercussions for state officials, strategies for resisting federal deportation efforts, and the promising response from local jurisdictions in defending immigrant rights and challenging federal overreach.

Ahilan Arulanantham, a UCLA Law professor and former ACLU Legal Director, shares insights on the potential realities of Trump's mass deportation proposals. He discusses the impact of ending DACA and Temporary Protected Status on vulnerable immigrant communities. Arulanantham highlights the legal hurdles these proposals may face and the changing landscape of federal courts. He also addresses the implications for immigrant families and the importance of grassroots activism in response to shifting immigration policies.