Jeffrey Kahn, a UC Davis anthropology professor, and Nick Miroff, an immigration reporter from The Washington Post, dive into the chilling history of migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay. They reveal how the Trump administration began relocating migrants to Gitmo, intensifying existing policies. Listeners hear about the complex legal landscape surrounding detainees and the grim legacy of U.S. immigration practices. Personal anecdotes shed light on the harrowing experiences of those seeking asylum, emphasizing the need for a humane approach to immigration.

Nick Miroff, an immigration reporter for The Washington Post, dives deep into the Trump administration's startling new deportation quotas, increasing daily removals to over 1,200. He discusses the potential for indiscriminate enforcement tactics and the civil rights concerns that may arise. The conversation also highlights the backlash from communities, the challenges of implementing such ambitious goals, and the impact on the immigrant population. Miroff examines the ethical dilemmas within the legal system and the political fallout from these intensified deportation campaigns.

Join immigration reporters Nick Miroff and Silvia Foster-Frau as they delve into the intense realities of ICE operations during the Trump administration. Miroff shares gripping firsthand accounts from a ride-along in NYC, revealing the complexities of enforcement and the fear it instills in communities. Foster-Frau highlights a specific raid in Newark, discussing the impact on innocent workers and the chilling atmosphere that surrounds these arrests. Together, they unpack how these actions reflect wider societal tensions and government narratives.

President Biden promised a more humane approach to immigration when he entered office. After two years and a flurry of activity on asylum policies, the Washington Post’s Nick Miroff explains whether Biden has delivered.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplainedSupport Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Miroff, an immigration enforcement reporter from The Washington Post, dives into the implications of Trump's immigration policies and his promise of mass deportations. He discusses the significance of key appointees like Stephen Miller and Tom Homan in shaping these policies. Miroff details the contrasting immigration landscape under the Biden administration versus Trump's era, exploring the challenges and logistics of implementing mass deportation strategies. He also highlights the fears facing immigrant communities amid these proposed changes.