This Week in Immigration

Bipartisan Policy Center
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Aug 13, 2019 • 33min

Episode 48: This Week in Immigration

In this week's episode, host Jordan LaPier sits down with Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón to discuss a roundup of all the latest news on asylum policy, including the signing of the U.S.-Guatemalan first entry agreement, the latest court rulings on the Trump administration's asylum regulations, and Senate Republican efforts to introduce asylum legislation.
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Aug 7, 2019 • 36min

Episode 47: This Week in Immigration

On this week's episode we discuss the Trump administration's efforts to curb Asylum claims at the border, increased expedited removals, and an overview of this Congress's efforts on immigration ahead of the August recess. Jordan LaPier is joined by BPC's Theresa Cardinal Brown, Cris Ramón, and Laura Hall.
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Aug 7, 2019 • 34min

Episode 46: This Week in Immigration

This week Jordan and his guests discuss the visit of Democratic lawmakers to the border and the conditions of detention facilities, as well as an update on immigration laws at the state level. BPC's Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón sit down to cover it all.
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Aug 7, 2019 • 37min

Episode 45: This Week in Immigration

This week we focus on the role of immigration policy in the first 2020 Democratic debates. Do the candidates have a comprehensive understanding of immigration? Are their solutions detailed enough? BPC's Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón join host Jordan LaPier to discuss the issue that was a primary focus of the two nights.
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Jun 18, 2019 • 31min

Episode 44: This Week in Immigration

We cover the latest apprehension figures along the U.S.-Mexico border, the announced deal between the United States and Mexico to manage the increased flow of Central American migrants, and recent developments on the Dream and Promise Act. Regulars Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón sit down with host Jordan LaPier to discuss. This podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts... Source
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Jun 4, 2019 • 32min

Episode 43: This Week in Immigration

We break down the latest in the overhaul of leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, the border wall and border processing, and the immigration policy implications of the European Union's parliamentary elections. Guest Host Blake Johnson discusses these issues with BPC's Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón. This podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Source
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May 22, 2019 • 33min

Episode 42: This Week in Immigration

This week the team breaks down the White House's new "merit-based" immigration proposal, the latest idea from ICE to encourage cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration authorities, and the complicated questions of transmission of U.S. citizenship raised by the birth of the British royal baby to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Host Jordan LaPier sits down with regulars Theresa... Source
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May 7, 2019 • 33min

Episode 41: This Week in Immigration

This week Jordan sits down with Theresa Cardinal Brown, Laura Hall, David Lapan, and Cris Ramón to discuss the deployment of military personnel to the border, the latest on immigration legislation, and how Mexico is handling the Central American migration crisis. This podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Want to listen to more podcasts focused on immigration? Source
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Apr 23, 2019 • 19min

Episode 40: This Week in Immigration

This week the BPC team takes a cue from President Trump's growing list of acting secretaries with one of their own; Blake Johnson fills in as acting podcast host, replacing Jordan LaPier to cover the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, an overview of immigration detention, and trends in interior enforcement with Cris Ramón, Katie Sullivan, and Lucas Reyes. Source
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Apr 10, 2019 • 34min

Episode 39: This Week in Immigration

This week the team discusses President Trump's threats to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border, decision to cut federal aid to Central America, and the capacity issues facing U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Host Jordan LaPier sits down with regulars Theresa Cardinal Brown and Cris Ramón to break it all down. This podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Source

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