Jimena Bastillo
NPR immigration policy reporter who analyzed immigration court data on in absentia removals and explained the implications for due process.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 14min
Senate Funding Deal, Border Czar Homan In Minnesota, Georgia Election Ballots Seized
Stephen Fowler, an Atlanta reporter on Georgia elections, covers the FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots and legal questions. Sergio Martinez Beltran reports from Minneapolis on federal immigration raids, protests, and community impacts. Jimena Bastillo explains the short-term Senate funding deal and the fight over Department of Homeland Security funding. Multiple fast-moving stories unpack national political and legal tensions.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 15min
Coast Guard Pursues Tanker, Epstein Files Release, Immigration Court No-Shows
Carrie Kahn, an NPR correspondent in Rio, discusses the U.S. Coast Guard's pursuit of a Venezuela-linked tanker, shedding light on sanctions enforcement and regional tensions. Luke Garrett covers the recent partial release of Jeffrey Epstein files, highlighting the political fallout and frustrations over redactions. Jimena Bastillo reveals concerning trends in immigration court no-shows, linking them to rising fears among immigrants and implications for due process. Together, they explore urgent issues affecting U.S. policy and justice.
