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Leon Fresco

Immigration law expert and partner at Holland & Knight; former head of the Office of Immigration Litigation at the Justice Department.

Top 10 podcasts with Leon Fresco

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Feb 6, 2024 • 37min

West Point Race Conscious Admissions & Border Bill

Supreme Court allows West Point to consider race in admissions, lawsuit misinterprets chief justice's footnote, standardized testing becomes optional, Harvard's affirmative action case, attention on Osage County, Senate bill on border security, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's actions at the border, New York's struggle with migrants and issues of bail, detention, and removal.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 37min

Illegal Immigration Crackdown & Hunter Biden Trial

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco discusses Biden's crackdown on illegal immigration while criminal defense attorney Michel Huff talks about the Hunter Biden trial. Topics include asylum access, border security, immigration court challenges, and legal complexities of drug and gun possession cases.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 38min

Obstacles to Trump's Mass Deportation Plan

Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the ambitious mass deportation plans presented during Trump's campaign. He delves into the immense legal and logistical challenges these policies face, from identifying deportable individuals to international acceptance of deportees. Greg Stohr, Bloomberg's Supreme Court reporter, shares insights on how the court could act as a check on Trump’s immigration strategies in a potential second term, highlighting the historical context of enforcement and judicial influence.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 40min

Menendez Brothers to Be Resentenced & Musk Gets Warned

Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the Los Angeles DA's recommendation to resentencing the Menendez brothers, exploring their traumatic past and societal changes in public perception. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert, dives into the complexities surrounding mass deportations, focusing on a historic law and its implications. Erin Chlopak, from the Campaign Legal Center, analyzes Elon Musk's controversial voter registration giveaway, raising legal questions about the intersection of wealth and electoral integrity.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 33min

Michael Jordan's Racing Team Sues NASCAR

Harry First, an antitrust law expert and NYU professor, dives into a groundbreaking lawsuit by Michael Jordan's racing team against NASCAR, exploring monopolistic practices within the sport. He sheds light on the complexity of proving antitrust violations and compares NASCAR's challenges to other leagues. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and partner at Holland & Knight, discusses recent Supreme Court cases that scrutinize visa revocations, emphasizing the need for transparency and legal reform in immigration processes.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 40min

Arizona Election Rules & J. Lo Files for Divorce

Rebecca Green, a law professor and co-director of the Election Law Program, discusses a Supreme Court decision impacting Arizona’s voting laws, emphasizing proof of citizenship requirements. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert, delves into Republican states' legal challenges against the Biden administration’s immigration policies, particularly for spouses of U.S. citizens. Celebrity attorney Christopher Melcher analyzes the recent divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, highlighting the legal intricacies and media implications of high-profile separations.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 38min

Win for H-1B Visa Holders & Circuits In Play Post-Election

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, sheds light on a recent ruling allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to work, impacting many families. Matthew Schettenhelm, a litigation analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the potential influence of the upcoming presidential election on federal circuit courts. The conversation highlights the precarious situation of H-1B workers and the broader implications for immigration policy in light of shifting political landscapes.
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Jun 22, 2024 • 40min

Weekend Law: Gun Ban Upheld & No Review of Visa Denials

Experts Joseph Blocher, Leon Fresco, and David Schizer discuss Supreme Court decisions on gun bans, visa denials, and tax laws. Topics include domestic violence offenders accessing firearms, State Department authority over visas, and taxing foreign business income. Hosted by June Grasso.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 39min

Menendez Pleads Not Guilty & Texas Loses Lawsuit

Topics discussed include Senator Menendez pleading not guilty to new charges, Texas losing a legal battle against the Biden administration over a parole program, political rallies in Georgia, and legal news on Trump seeking trial delay for immunity appeal.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 37min

Biden Administration Wins Over Texas at Supreme Court

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco discusses the Supreme Court siding with the Biden administration in the fight with Texas over razor wire at the border. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos explores Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis being drawn into a divorce case of her top prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump.