What’s Happening with Abrego García?

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

PROGRAM #10927 12:00 PM PT 

What’s Happening with Abrego García? 

A federal judge has warned that she is prepared to order the release of Kilmar Abrego García if the government fails to present concrete plans for his deportation. His legal team is demanding his immediate release, accusing the government of pursuing a “vindictive prosecution” against the Salvadoran migrant, who was mistakenly deported despite having legal protection. Why is Abrego still behind bars? What does “vindictive prosecution” mean? This report breaks down the most recent court hearing.

Guest: Helena Olea, Deputy Director, Alianza Americas, Chicago, IL.

Community Health Under Threat. Hundreds of community health centers across the country are struggling due to the federal government shutdown, with some on the verge of closure. What’s being done to save them? Meanwhile, a California county is debating whether to remove thousands of undocumented immigrants from its local public health clinics. In response, numerous local leaders have stepped up in defense of these patients. What solutions are being proposed?

Guest: Primitiva Hernández, Executive Director, 805 UndocuFund, Lompoc, CA.

A Latino Among the Most Influential Leaders. TIME magazine has named attorney Efrén C. Olivares to its TIME100 Next 2025 list, recognizing him as an emerging leader shaping the future of politics and activism. Olivares recently led a landmark lawsuit that halted the expulsion of hundreds of Guatemalan children. Who is Efrén Olivares? What stands out about his work as a human rights advocate? What challenges does his organization face? And how does he view Latino activism in the face of militarization and a surge of restrictive policies? This episode is part of a special series for National Latino Heritage Month.

Guest: Efrén C. Olivares, Vice President of Litigation and Legal Strategy, National Immigration Law Center-NILC, McAllen, TX.

Photo: Chris Van Hollen/WikiMedia Commons

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