Agent Who Shot Immigrant Released

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
PROGRAM #11255 12:00 PM PT

Agent Who Shot Immigrant Released. 

A federal judge in Texas ordered the release of Christian Castro, an ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis during violent raids last January. State prosecutors charge the officer with discharging his weapon and lying about the incident. Why was Castro released? What are the implications of this ruling in the face of officer violence? How does it test states’ ability to prosecute fleeing offenders? Why the inaction by federal investigators?

Guest: Francisco Segovia, Executive Director, COPAL MN, Minneapolis, MN.

The Cost of Mass Deportations. A report contends that the impact of anti-immigrant policies is reflected in higher food prices, lost jobs, reduced housing construction, rising caregiving costs, and fewer customers for local businesses. What lies behind the so-called “ICE tax”? How are its economic effects calculated? Who ultimately pays the price of a violent immigration policy?

Guest: Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director, America’s Voice, Washington, DC.

The End of TPS for Salvadorans: What Next? With the imminent expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans, in place since 2001, more than 170,000 beneficiaries face uncertainty regarding their legal status. As community organizations and faith leaders urge the White House to extend the designation, affected families are seeking concrete alternatives. What legal resources are available? How can families build contingency plans? What are the next steps and real options for the Salvadoran community?

Guests: Yanira Arias, Advocacy and Leadership Coordinator, Alianza Americas, San Juan, PR; Rosalba Piña, Immigration Attorney, Chicago, IL.

Photo: ICE/Flick

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