On Monday, a federal judge in Washington said the government must release or hold hearings for more than 1000 asylum seekers currently in detention. These aren’t families who’ve been separated at the border. These are asylum seekers who’ve been held in custody for months or years. For the families at the border, the saga continues with court cases and conflicting statements about what’s happening. We sort out what’s going on across the country and in LA.
State of migrant family reunification efforts nationally and in LA
Credits
Guests:
- Dara Lind - senior reporter covering immigration for Vox - @DLind
- Johanna Fluckey - Kids In Need of Defense