Marrying a U.S. citizen won't protect undocumented immigrants from deportation anymore

Apr. 20, 2018

Marriage to an American citizen is no longer a surefire path to a green card. ICE agents are now arresting people who show up for their marriage interviews with immigration officials.

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Guest:

Rajiv S. Khanna - Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna / The Hill - @immigrationcom

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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