Isabela Dias

Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the UN, joins reporters Noah Lanard and Isabela Dias to discuss critical immigration issues. They dive into the wrongful deportation of a Maryland father, raising concerns about due process. The conversation critiques U.S. foreign policy and its impact on global alliances, particularly with authoritarian regimes. They also explore the absurdities of ICE’s practices and the moral complexities surrounding deportation policies affecting vulnerable migrants.

Isabela Dias, an immigration reporter for Mother Jones, dives into the heated debate over Donald Trump's vow to end birthright citizenship. She discusses the legal complexities tied to the 14th Amendment and the historical roots of this right in American law. The conversation reveals how the Wong Kim Ark case established citizenship rights amidst racial biases. Dias also examines potential strategies to overturn this constitutional guarantee, highlighting the profound implications for American identity and the ongoing immigration discourse.

Noah Lanard and Isabela Dias, both investigative journalists at Mother Jones, dive into the shocking realities of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. They reveal the heart-wrenching stories of Venezuelans wrongfully detained in El Salvador, especially those misidentified as gang members due to innocent tattoos. The discussion highlights emotional struggles, legal challenges, and systemic injustices faced by deported asylum seekers, painting a grim picture of the human cost of immigration policy.