Elora Mukherjee

In this episode, Elora Mukherjee, a Columbia Law School professor and director of the Immigrants' Rights Clinic, shares her expert insights on the controversial birthright citizenship case currently before the Supreme Court. They delve into the implications of a potential executive order to end citizenship by birth, discussing its challenges under the 14th Amendment. Mukherjee highlights how this could affect vulnerable families and the chaos it may instigate. The conversation also touches on the intersection of judicial independence and executive power.

Elora Mukherjee, a lawyer and director of the Columbia University Law School Immigrant Rights Clinic, dives into the constitutional crisis stemming from Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation after a simple traffic stop. She sheds light on the implications of this case for due process rights and the alarming trend of executive overreach in U.S. immigration policy. Additionally, the episode explores the harrowing experiences of other deportees, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic changes to protect immigrant rights and uphold justice.

David Super, a Constitutional law professor at Georgetown, dives into how Attorney General Pam Bondi is reshaping the Justice Department under Trump’s directives. Elora Mukherjee, from Columbia Law School, shares her insights on the legal battles surrounding sanctuary cities. They discuss the tension between federal immigration laws and local governance, the implications of recent directives on law enforcement priorities, and the challenges these policies pose for immigrant communities. It’s a fascinating look into the evolving legal landscape!