Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin American Association, shares how the LAA prepared Atlanta's immigrant community for the possibility of deportation before the start of President Trump’s second term in office. He also discusses the association’s ongoing work to protect people living in the U.S. without legal status amid the launch of ICE’s “targeted operations.”

 

Plus, it’s the third annual Latino Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Manuel Portillo, a DACA recipient and a member of the LGBTQ-plus community, discusses why he decided to join GALEO at the capitol and advocate for immigration, education and DEI.

 

Lastly, Rose checks in with WABE’s evening news editor Melissa Feito. She discusses what groups are advocating for during this year’s Latino Day at the state capitol. We also hear from WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali. He provides an update about the legislative session and some of the proposed bills that are advancing.

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