Chris Newman

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.

Chris Newman, Legal Director of the National Day Laborers Organizing Network and UCLA Labor Studies faculty, dives into Trump’s far-right anti-migrant policies and the Democrats' complicity. He critiques the use of fear in mass deportation tactics and examines the vital role of immigrant labor in disaster recovery efforts. Newman sheds light on the geopolitical implications of U.S. deportation policies on Latin American nations and discusses the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in advocating for immigrant rights amidst rising nativism.