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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 10 MIN

Lawsuit Could Shake Up Tequila Industry

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

Tequila is produced exclusively in Mexico and has become a star in California's cocktail culture. More than 50 million cases of tequila were sold in the U.S. in 2023, with most of that consumed in the Golden State. And demand for tequila is growing faster than vodka, whiskey, and all other spirits combined. But this summer, several legal battles have begun which could shake up the entire industry. Guest: Carlos Cabrera Lomeli, KQED Bay Area immigrant advocates are suing the Trump administration to end its controversial immigration courthouse arrests, and stop detaining people for days in San Francisco holding rooms meant for only a few hours. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED When immigrants are detained by the feds, families often struggle to pay rent. LA County officials are now trying to help these families. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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