This week we're joined by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@reichlin-melnick on the Twitters) of the American Immigration Council to discuss the Trump administration's recent effort to end the Flores settlement. What is the Flores settlement? Why are they doing this? Is today's episode depressing or absurd? You'll have to tune in to find out! 

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Seattle attorney Greg McLawsen joins us to discuss the administration's new "public charge" rules for immigrants who are trying to "do it the right way." Greg dissects the 800 page rule that is supposed to go into effect in October. While there is a great deal of uncertainty in how the standards will actually be applied, one thing is for sure: this whole thing serves as a totally unnecessary obstacle for those trying to legalize their status. 

This week Matthew and I discuss the terrorist attack in El Paso and the President's rhetoric. Raids in Mississippi resulted in nearly 700 arrests. Raids aren't new, and maybe ewe should stop, you know . . . raiding? 

This week I'm flying solo, recapping the democratic debates. Should "ILLEGALS" get healthcare? Should we have "OPEN BORDERS"? Lots of rad framing from the moderators. Should ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION be LEGALIZED? This and more! Don't forget to check out the patreon page over at patreon.com/redirect

This week I talk with Matthew about his recent efforts to combat the administration's Migrant Protection Protocols. Ramon Valdez from Innovation Law Lab also joins us to discuss the so-called "asylum transit ban." As we were talking news broke of a "safe third country" agreement with Guatemala, so we try to digest that bit of news. 

The common thread here is that the administration does not want asylum seekers in the U.S. Period. 

This week on REDIRECT: Immigration Law & Perspectives, Matthew and I are joined by Nora Phillips, the legal director and co-founder of Al Otro Lado (@AlOtroLado_Org). They have been doing critical work on the border now for many years. You can find out more at www.alotrolado.org 

People often ask what they can do to help address the situation at the border. Nora gives some great ideas on that. We also take some time to dunk on our colleagues, and to talk about the importance of taking care of ourselves in these difficult times. 

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This week we're joined by Matt Cameron (@matt_cam) to discuss to raids announced for this weekend. Have the people targeted really received "due process"? Why announce an action like this?

We also talk about acting director of USCIS, Ken Cuccinelli. Why is he going on Fox and Friends to carry water for ICE? What are the "loopholes" they keep talking about? 

Finally, we discuss Elizabeth Warren's immigration plan. It's good. 

Links: 

Ken Cuccinelli on Fox and Friends: https://www.mediamatters.org/video/2019/06/24/fox-friends-ken-cuccinelli-says-opposition-trumps-immigration-policies-akin-financing-mexican-drug/224013 

Elizabeth Warren's Immigration Plan: https://medium.com/@teamwarren/a-fair-and-welcoming-immigration-system-8fff69cd674e

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This Wednesday Matthew and I discussed the ongoing crisis at the border, you know, the real crisis. The story of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his daughter is heart breaking, tragic, and completely avoidable. 

Plus, I half-watched what felt like 40 hours of democratic debates and I'm here to break it down. Turns out that it was, you know . . . mostly ok? 

This week we're joined by Rachel Ida Buff, Professor of History and Coordinator of the Comparative Ethnic Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss her book, "Against the Deportation Terror, Organizing for Immigrant Rights in the Twentieth Century." You can check out the book here: http://tupress.temple.edu/book/20000000009427

 Matthew and I discuss the ongoing detention crisis, and recent successes. 

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Is it opposite day? The President is trying to "fix" the immigration "problem" by making things worse for Mexicans and Central Americans. I'm starting to think maybe that's the point? 

As Trump gears up to impose new tariffs on Mexico, the Mexican government cracks down on all the wrong people. 

Be sure to check out this beautiful and heart breaking piece by Jill Filipovic over at Politico: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/06/07/domestic-violence-immigration-asylum-caravan-honduras-central-america-227086

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