Tyche Hendricks

Join Tyche Hendricks, a senior immigration editor, Jean Guerrero, a journalist and author of 'Hatemonger', and Catherine Seitz, legal director at the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, as they dissect the chilling effects of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. They uncover how aggressive enforcement actions impact Bay Area residents, reveal the emotional toll of deportation rulings, and explore community responses to heightened ICE activity. The conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by diverse immigrant populations amid ongoing political turmoil.

Tyche Hendricks, a senior immigration editor at KQED, joins Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss alarming conditions at California's newest ICE detention center. Khanna reports shocking findings: detainees face rocks in their food, undrinkable water, and limited family visits. The episode highlights issues like inadequate medical care and the emotional toll on families. Hendricks provides insight into the rise in national detention numbers and Khanna's commitment to pushing for accountability and better oversight.

Chloe Dillon and Elisa Brasil, both former federal immigration judges, delve into the troubling firings during the Trump administration. Chloe highlights how these dismissals jeopardize due process for millions of immigrants and how the immigration court system has deteriorated. They discuss the heavy burdens on judges, the rushed nature of asylum hearings, and the impact of expedited removals on legal rights. Tyche Hendricks adds insights on community reactions and the broader implications for immigrant populations in the Bay Area.

Tyche Hendricks, a senior immigration editor at KQED, discusses California City's contentious new ICE detention facility, revealing claims of inadequate permits and railroading concerns. Sam Levin, a criminal justice reporter for The Guardian US, shares harrowing detainee accounts of poor conditions and hunger strikes. Mayor Marquette Hawkins offers insights on local division between job hopes and rights concerns, while legal expert Vikram Amar examines state authority limits over federal contracts, foreshadowing significant legal challenges ahead.

Deep Gulasekaram, a constitutional and immigration law expert, Molly O'Toole, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter focusing on migration, and Tyche Hendricks, a senior editor at KQED News, discuss Trump’s controversial immigration orders on his first day in office. They analyze the immediate backlash from 18 states challenging the legality of birthright citizenship changes. The guests explore historical context, the complexities of immigration enforcement, and the profound implications for immigrant families and communities, highlighting ongoing legal battles and activism.