Austin Kocher

Austin Kocher, a research professor at Syracuse University and data analyst on U.S. immigration policies, uncovers the stark realities of mass deportation. He discusses alarming statistics from the Trump era that show almost 58,000 individuals in ICE detention, many without criminal histories. Kocher shares personal immigrant stories revealing the emotional toll of uncertainty and anxiety linked to deportation. He highlights systemic challenges, including detention quotas and the struggles for justice amidst an overwhelmed immigration system.