Volker Turk

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, discusses U.S. immigration policy and the impacts of climate change on human rights. Monica Medina, a former NOAA official, highlights how the Trump administration's cuts have affected climate research and agency integrity. Lee Gelernt from the ACLU delves into a federal judge's injunction against ending birthright citizenship, linking it to broader civil rights issues. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for empathy and effective action in tackling today's environmental and humanitarian crises.