Attorney and law professor H. Marissa Montes joins us to talk about the plight of immigrants during this period of fascism and white nationalism driven by media, lawmakers and the White House. She articulates strategies for fighting the good fight and advocating for our immigrant brothers and sisters. As Audrey’s best friend for twenty years, we discuss where that impulse towards social justice comes from. In her continued honesty and vulnerability, Audrey touches on her recent struggles with bipolar disorder.

Introductory Quote by Ilhan Omar.

https://youtu.be/1aI2k2h7rF4?si=diEm60oaL37cyArM

More about Marissa and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic:

https://www.lls.edu/faculty/facultylistl-r/hmarissamontes

Marissa on the Art of Purpose podcast:

https://youtu.be/89UBUtUz_C4?si=Sz37V3yF6RUwU4Zc

The episode title derives from Leviticus 19:33-34 and 24:22:

“When the alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.”

Main show theme is “Strangers” by Midnight Prisms

Music and lyrics by Alicia Beck

Music and production by Max Foreman

Mastering by Little Castle Sound

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o5jiLSZMoSXNWL98UBxYI?si=sK-K7IoUSp-QfFKgUwVY7A

Logo art by Patrick Mitchell and Angelina Harvey (@graffitifucks on Instagram)