Understanding the $10 million legal defense fund for undocumented immigrants

Dec. 21, 2016

Los Angeles takes on Donald Trump. The city has earmarked $10 million to defend undocumented immigrants from deportation. How will that work?

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Guest:

Mike Feuer - LA city attorney, candidate in 2022 LA mayoral race - @Mike_Feuer

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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