Lee Gelernt

Sherzha Dasgupta, a Miami Herald reporter, reveals shocking details about detainees vanishing from the Alligator Alcatraz facility. She discusses how her investigation uncovered hundreds of missing records and the plight of families like the Borrego Fernandezs who struggle to find information. Lee Gelernt from the ACLU explains the U.S.'s troubling trend of deporting refugees to third countries as a way to bypass court rulings, raising human rights concerns. Together, they shed light on the grim realities of immigration enforcement and its impact on vulnerable families.

Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, dives into the legal battles against President Trump's Alien Enemies Act. He discusses a significant victory in the Fifth Circuit and ongoing litigation in D.C. The conversation touches on the importance of due process and judicial oversight in executive power. Gelernt also highlights the urgency of providing legal representation to detainees amid the complex intersection of national security and personal rights.

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.