Immigration lawyers scramble to help people affected by travel ban

Jan. 31, 2017

The head of an immigration lawyers group sheds some light on who was detained at airports, and what’s next for them.

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Guest:

Ben Johnson - American Immigration Lawyer Association

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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

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