Reality vs. rhetoric: The latest on Trump’s immigration efforts

Mar. 06, 2025 Immigration

President Trump’s ambitious goal to deport 10 million immigrants faces legal challenges and pushback. What do the on-the-ground realities look like?

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Credits

Guests:

Michelle Hackman - Wall Street Journal reporter - @MHackman
Lindsay Toczylowkski - CEO and president of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed, Eddie Sun, Jack Ross

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