Lee Gelernt

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, discusses U.S. immigration policy and the impacts of climate change on human rights. Monica Medina, a former NOAA official, highlights how the Trump administration's cuts have affected climate research and agency integrity. Lee Gelernt from the ACLU delves into a federal judge's injunction against ending birthright citizenship, linking it to broader civil rights issues. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for empathy and effective action in tackling today's environmental and humanitarian crises.

Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project and a formidable litigator in immigration law, joins Joyce Vance to dissect the potential legal aftermath of Trump's proposed immigration policies. They delve into the traumatic effects of past family separation strategies and the ethical concerns surrounding them. The conversation also highlights the contentious debate over birthright citizenship and the implications of law enforcement changes under the Insurrection Act. Gelernt emphasizes the vital role of community activism in shaping humane immigration reforms.