Sarah Stillman

Sarah Stillman, New Yorker writer and Yale investigative director reporting on immigration and human rights. Meredith Yoon, litigation director focused on immigration and civil rights litigation. They explain how third country deportations work. They discuss legal maneuvers used to avoid protections. They describe detainees’ experiences, payments to receiving countries, and ongoing court challenges.

In this discussion, Sarah Stillman, a staff writer at The New Yorker known for her deep dives into complex issues, shares insights on the tangled web of U.S. immigration policy. She highlights the realities faced by migrants at the El Paso border as Title 42 remains in effect, confusing many asylum seekers. Stillman contrasts the current administration's efforts to reverse Trump-era policies with the formidable challenges that remain. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform in a divided Congress.