Muzaffar Chishti

Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, dives deep into pressing immigration challenges and reform strategies. He discusses the dramatic post-pandemic surge in immigration, revealing how this influx ties into historical shifts in U.S. policy. Muzaffar highlights the unique contributions of immigrant workers, particularly in low-wage jobs, and emphasizes the need for updated laws to address modern challenges. With insights from Canada’s immigration model, he advocates for a balanced approach to ensure effective reform.

Join Laura Barone-Lopez, a White House correspondent at MSNBC; Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute; and Sophia Gregg, an ACLU immigrant rights attorney, as they dive into the troubling conditions in ICE detention centers. They discuss the record surge in detainees, the cruel realities of overcrowding, and the legal loopholes affecting detainee rights. The guests reveal how federal policing changes impact immigration arrests, and the troubling role of private companies in expanding detention capacity. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation!