Andrea Castillo
Staff reporter covering immigration for the Los Angeles Times, reporting on ICE activity, detention conditions, and impacts on immigrant communities in Southern California.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 56min
LA Immigrant Communities on Edge After Supreme Court Ruling on ICE Arrests
Join law professor Ahilan Arulanantham, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, immigration advocate Marissa Montes, and journalist Andrea Castillo as they unpack the ramifications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on ICE arrests. They discuss the heightened fears among immigrant communities in Los Angeles and the potential for increased racial profiling. The guests share insights on state legal strategies, the on-the-ground impact of raids, and how people can support affected families amid ongoing changes in immigration enforcement.
Jul 9, 2025 • 56min
What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for California
Join David Lightman, a McClatchy political journalist, Jessica Roy from the San Francisco Chronicle, and Andrea Castillo of the LA Times as they unpack President Trump's sweeping new legislation. They discuss how the 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens Medicaid funding, impacting healthcare for countless Californians. The panel dives into significant tax reforms, particularly their effects on homeowners and vulnerable communities. Plus, they analyze increased immigration enforcement funding and the political ramifications this bill poses for future elections in California.
