
Gustavo Solis
Border reporter for KPBS, providing on-the-ground insights into the situation at the US-Mexico border.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 34min
CZM Rewind: Title 42: How a Public Health Law Kills Refugees
Gustavo Solis, a border investigative reporter with KPBS, dives deep into Title 42's impact on immigration policy. He explains how this public health law was misused by the Trump administration to expel migrants during the pandemic. Listeners learn about the harsh realities faced by expelled refugees—including lost belongings and increased dangers. Solis also critiques the flawed design of the CBP-1 app that favors wealthier migrants and shares insights on why the scientific rationale for Title 42 lacked credibility.

Jun 9, 2025 • 56min
Trump Deploys National Guard Troops to Los Angeles
Saul Gonzalez, co-host of The California Report, discusses the National Guard's deployment in LA amid protests against ICE raids. Ahilan Arulanantham, a UCLA law professor, shares insights on the legal implications of this controversial move. Gustavo Solis, an investigative border reporter, highlights the impact of ICE enforcement on immigrant communities. Together, they explore reactions to the military presence, California's legal challenges against the Trump administration, and the evolving landscape of immigration policy amid civil unrest.

Sep 25, 2024 • 12min
Data Shows American Citizens Smuggle More Fentanyl Into US Than Migrants
Gustavo Solis, a journalist focused on drug smuggling, discusses the alarming trend of Mexican cartels recruiting San Diego teens to smuggle fentanyl. He sheds light on misconceptions around how this drug enters the U.S. Ana Ibarra, a reporter on credit report legislation, highlights a new California law that removes medical debt from credit histories, aiming to ease financial pressures for residents. Together, they address the urgent need for awareness and education on the deadly implications of fentanyl trafficking.


