Hamed Aleaziz, an immigration policy reporter for The New York Times, dives into the significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy under President Trump. He discusses the rapid executive actions aiming to tighten immigration controls, including controversial changes to the asylum process. The podcast also explores the legal battles surrounding birthright citizenship and the contrasting immigration strategies of Trump and Biden. Aleaziz sheds light on the broader implications of these policies on America’s identity and legal landscape for immigrants.

Julie Turkewitz, Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, and Hamed Aleaziz, immigration policy reporter for the same outlet, delve into the complexities of U.S. immigration under Trump's controversial tactics. They reveal the often harrowing experiences of deported migrants in a hotel in Panama and highlight communication barriers that exacerbate their struggles. The discussion includes the challenges of repatriating undocumented individuals and the implications of evolving immigration policies, offering a stark look at the realities faced by asylum seekers.

Hamed Aleaziz, a New York Times reporter on immigration policy, joins experts like Ahilan Arulanantham from UCLA Law and Francisco Ugarte, managing attorney with the SF Public Defender's office. They unpack the implications of a recent threat directed at California's sanctuary policies by Trump ally Stephen Miller’s organization. Discussions include potential legal repercussions for state officials, strategies for resisting federal deportation efforts, and the promising response from local jurisdictions in defending immigrant rights and challenging federal overreach.