
Priscilla Alvarez
CNN correspondent covering immigration who provides reporting and analysis on federal immigration enforcement and deployments in U.S. cities.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 44min
'If You Can Keep It': ICE Crackdowns In Chicago And Portland
Priscilla Alvarez, a CNN correspondent covering immigration, discusses the aggressive tactics used in federal crackdowns. Melody Mercado, a Block Club Chicago reporter, shares the local impact of ICE actions and community fears. Troy Brennelson, a public safety reporter, reveals the dynamics of protests in Portland. They explore the deployment of the National Guard, the community's response to Operation Midway Blitz, and the juxtaposition of government narratives against resident experiences. Tensions rise as local leaders push back against federal actions.

Apr 7, 2025 • 41min
Trump's Tariffs Spark Chaos, Confusion and Uncertainty
Amy Walter, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, and Priscilla Alvarez, a CNN Correspondent, discuss the chaos sparked by Trump's tariffs. They explore the disconnect between Trump's optimistic trade rhetoric and the economic turmoil affecting consumers. The potential political fallout is examined, especially regarding midterm candidates and the Republican Party's internal dynamics. They also highlight rising Democratic opposition and how recent protests might shape the electoral landscape. It's a deep dive into trade policies and their far-reaching impacts.

Feb 26, 2024 • 33min
Biden, Trump, and the Border Crisis
President Biden and former president Trump heading to the US-Mexico border, Texas Governor Abbott bussing migrants to northern cities, challenges faced by cities in accommodating migrants, Biden administration's response towards Venezuelan migrants, complexities of migration crisis, analysis of border crisis response and immigration policy, border control policy challenges, political maneuvering, navigating complexities of immigration policies


