Are ICE agents arresting and deporting criminals?

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
PROGRAM #10682 12:00 PM PT

Immigration Edition. After armed ICE agents stormed neighborhoods in Denver and Aurora announcing they were targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, local residents and advocates say dozens were arrested and they believe they were not criminals. On other news, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced he will testify before the congressional committee that investigates “sanctuary” cities over policies limiting local cooperation with deportation agents. The House committee is also targeting Chicago, New York City, and Boston. Finally, the California Assembly approves $50 million to defend immigrants and protect state policies against the Trump administration, while an unofficial task force on immigration issues launches in Fresno County with the goal of ensuring that the area’s diverse immigrant community continues to receive guidance and support. An immigration law specialist comments on the news and offers legal advice.

Guests: Jesus Sanchez Melean, Executive Director, El Comercio de Colorado Newspaper, Denver, CO; Josie Tizcareño Pereira, Network News Producer, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Miguel Arias, Fresno City Councilmember and Fresno City Council Vice President, Fresno, CA; Luis Chavez, Fresno County Supervisor and former Fresno City Councilmember, Fresno, CA; Alma Rosa Nieto, Attorney, Immigration Law Expert, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo: ice.gov

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