Due Process or Just a Process? The Erosion of Immigrant Rights

Show Notes: Immigration, Due Process, and the Human CostHost: James Caton Guest: Sister Attracta Kelly, Immigration AttorneyExecutive SummaryJames Caton and Sister Attracta Kelly discuss the escalating legal hurdles and humanitarian concerns within the U.S. immigration system. The conversation highlights the shift from administrative processing to enforcement-heavy tactics, the erosion of due process, and the ethical responsibility to treat asylum seekers with dignity.Key TakeawaysThe Rechecking Policy: Thousands of previously approved refugees and asylum seekers face status re-evaluations, compounding an already massive systemic backlog.Barriers to Self-Sufficiency: New regulations have doubled the wait time for work authorization (from 180 to 365 days), forcing families into legal and financial limbo.The De-stabilization of Due Process: * Appeal windows have been slashed from 30 days to 10.Courthouses and ICE check-ins, once considered safe for legal compliance, are now frequent sites for immediate arrests and detention.Bond & Deportation: A discussion on the restricted ability of judges to grant bond and the controversial practice of deporting individuals to dangerous third-party countries.Privacy Concerns: The alarming trend of the IRS sharing tax-payer information (ITIN holders) with enforcement agencies, breaking long-held confidentiality norms.The Moral Mandate: Sister Attracta reflects on the Christian call to "love thy neighbor," challenging the historical pattern of "pulling up the ladder" once an immigrant group achieves status.