Chris Newman

In a lively debate, Horace Cooper, a constitutional scholar and former law professor, argues against birthright citizenship, claiming it's a misapplication of the 14th Amendment. Opposing him, Kris Mayes, Arizona's Attorney General, highlights the amendment's integral value to equality and its historical context. Mark Krikorian presents data on illegal immigration trends supporting his stance for change, while Chris Newman passionately defends birthright citizenship as crucial for protecting children's rights and promoting inclusion. The discussion also touches on the potential chaos of policy reversal and the fundamental concepts of national identity.

Chris Newman, a lawyer for the Abrego Garcia family and advocate for immigrant rights, joins the discussion on Trump’s reaction to the wrongful deportation case. He highlights Trump's alarming threats to due process, paralleling authoritarian tactics seen in other countries. Newman emphasizes the importance of fair legal treatment and shares insights from his advocacy experiences. The conversation also delves into the increasing public discontent with Trump's immigration policies and the constitutional implications of his actions.

In this insightful discussion, Chris Newman, Legal Director of the National Day Laborers Organizing Network, tackles the far-right anti-migrant agenda under Trump. He highlights the bipartisan failures that have intensified immigration enforcement without real reform. The conversation dives into the historical roots of immigration policy, the importance of immigrant labor in recovery efforts, and critiques the Democratic Party’s shortcomings on immigration rights. Newman emphasizes the need for solidarity among marginalized communities to combat rising nativism.

Clay Risen, a New York Times reporter and author of 'Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,' delves into how the Red Scare influenced today's Trumpism and the anti-progressive tactics of the past. He discusses the intertwining of racism and anti-Semitism with anti-communist purges. Meanwhile, Chris Newman, Legal Director for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, highlights the urgent need for organizing against ICE tactics targeting day laborers, while sharing effective grassroots strategies and legal defenses.

Chris Newman, a lawyer for the Abrego Garcia family and general counsel for the National Day Labor Organizing Network, discusses the troubling implications of Trump's remarks on immigration law. He highlights how Trump's aggressive stance threatens due process for migrants while admitting to considering lawful channels for Abrego Garcia's case. Newman also draws parallels between Trump's approach and Bukele's authoritarianism in El Salvador, illustrating the shifting dynamics of public opinion on immigration and the legal complexities surrounding the case.