Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Ashton Pittman of the Mississippi Free Press. 

He discussed a story about Kasper Eriksen, a Danish immigrant arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to a 2015 paperwork error. Ericksen, who has lived in Mississippi for well over a decade, has four children and another on the way. The story highlights the broader issue of ICE targeting immigrants for clerical errors, including those who are law-abiding and contribute to their communities. Pittman emphasized the importance of local journalism in humanizing political issues and bridging community divides, noting the press's role in reflecting national trends and challenges.

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