Yesterday, a federal
judge ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA, the program
that shields many young undocumented adults. The ruling could also force the
government to resume accepting new applicants. While DACA reform languishes on
Capitol Hill, this is an important victory for immigration rights through the
courts. Digital Campaigns Manager for America’s Voice and America’s Voice
Education Fund Juan Escalante has
been following the issues closely, both as an advocate and as a DACA
beneficiary himself. He joins me on the show today to talk all about the
ruling.
So much happening in the world of politics this week, what with
allegations against Trump’s doctor and VA head nominee Dr. Ronnie Jackson, a
federal court ruling that could help save DACA, and the travel ban case going
before the Supreme Court today. Helping
us to make some sense of it all is Michele Jawando, Vice President
of legal progress at the Center for American Progress, and don’t forget to
check out THINKING CAP, the podcast she does every Thursday with our friend
Igor Volsky!
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