

This Week in Immigration
Bipartisan Policy Center
This Week in Immigration gives you a rundown of key immigration issues. Experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center discuss and analyze all that is new and noteworthy on immigration policy.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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


