A Recognized Advocate… Behind Bars

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

PROGRAM #10794 12:00 PM PT 

A Recognized Advocate… Behind Bars. Jeanette Vizguerra, a longtime immigrant rights advocate who once took sanctuary in a Denver church, has been honored with the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. However, currently detained in an immigration facility, it’s unlikely she can attend the ceremony. Her recognition reignites debate about the reprisals faced by those who speak out. Why was Vizguerra detained? What does Vizguerra’s story reveal about the criminalization of immigrant rights defenders? 

Guest: Jeannette Vizguerra, Activist under arrest, Aurora ICE Processing Center, Aurora, CO.

Cubans on Edge Over Deportations. President Trump’s immigration policies are shaking the Cuban American community, a group that has historically received preferential treatment under the U.S. immigration system and largely supported him at the polls. The sudden cancellation of the humanitarian parole program now places thousands of recent Cuban arrivals at risk, provoking alarm among families and exiles. What’s the political background of this measure? Why is this community losing its privileges, and what is the general feeling?

Guest: Dr. Eduardo A. Gamarra, Professor of Politics and International Relations and Director, Latino Public Opinion Forum, Jack Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Florida International University, Miami, FL.

Detentions in Court: What To Do? It’s becoming increasingly common to hear about immigrants being detained in court while attending hearings related to their immigration status. These incidents have sparked fear and uncertainty among those with pending cases, as showing up to an official appointment can now feel like walking into danger. In this program, with the help of an immigration attorney, we answer listeners’ pressing questions and clarify their rights.

Guest: Lázaro Salazar, Immigration Attorney, Lazaro Salazar Law, Inc., Fresno, CA.

Photo: Jeanette Vizguerra/Facebook

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