Harsher Penalties for Immigrants

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

PROGRAM #10969 12:00 PM PT 

Harsher Penalties for Immigrants. 

The Trump administration is moving to reinstate the so-called “public charge” rule, which would allow the government to deny permanent residency to immigrants who have received benefits such as Medicaid or food assistance. First imposed during Trump’s initial term and later repealed by President Biden, the rule could return with sweeping consequences. What does the proposal entail? How would it be applied? What impacts are expected? What reactions has it triggered?

Guest: Adriana Cadena, Executive Director, Protecting Immigrant Families coalition, El Paso, TX.

An Educational Alarm. Students, families, and educators consulted across California are urging state leaders to protect public schools as essential hubs of belonging and opportunity. In the face of federal cuts, deportation threats, and discrimination, communities are responding with solidarity, organizing safe routes to school, sharing food, and strengthening spaces for healing and learning. What does this statewide consultation reveal? How can California’s public schools thrive amid so many challenges?

Guest: Tere Flores Onofre, Executive Director, Sacramento Area Congregations Together (Sacramento ACT), Sacramento, CA.

Know Your Rights: Immigration Courts Under Siege. Routine hearings in immigration courts have become a high risk for thousands of migrants. ICE agents have intensified arrests at exits and even inside courts, setting traps for those who come to comply with their proceedings. Faced with this climate of persecution, many people hesitate to show up or protect themselves by avoiding the appointment. What do experts recommend? What precautions should those with pending cases take?

Guest: Alma Rosa Nieto, Immigration Attorney, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo: L.A. County

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