Asylum Places Limits on Presidential Power

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
PROGRAM #10871 12:00 PM PT

Asylum Places Limits on Presidential Power. 

Two recent court rulings have halted Donald Trump’s attempts to dismantle the right to asylum—an essential pathway for migrants to reside in the U.S legally. The courts have challenged the unilateral nature of his measures, citing disregard for Congress’s authority and the fundamental rights of applicants. How far can the Executive go in shaping immigration policy? What do these setbacks mean for those still waiting for a chance at protection?

Guest: Oscar Chacon, co-Founder and Strategy Advisor, Alianza Americas, Chicago, IL.

Record Detentions. Backed by an exploded budget and a mass deportation campaign, immigration detention centers are overcrowded and at capacity, with private prison companies planning to open more facilities. Some cities are facilitating these plans, while others resist. In what conditions are detainees living? Who is responsible for inspections? What oversight efforts exist? And what is the future of the lucrative immigration detention industry?

Guest: Rufina Reyes, Director, La Resistencia, Tacoma, WA.

Know Your Rights: What to Do If Detained by ICE? Recent ICE raids have resulted in the arrest not only of undocumented immigrants but also of permanent residents and even U.S. citizens. How can you protect yourself legally? What steps should you take if transferred to a detention center? What if you are in the process of regularizing your status? What happens if you have legal status yet are still arrested? How can you reduce risks and be prepared?

Guest: Rosalba Piña, Immigration Attorney, Chicago, IL.

Photo: US Border Patrol/Facebook

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