EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 50 MIN
Your Turn to Talk: new immigration policy
from This Is Nashville · host WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio
President Donald Trump’s administration pledged to deport approximately 11 million people who lack permanent legal status. And last week, Tennessee’s legislature passed a sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s planned mass deportation. Today, we hear details about the new policies and their effects on immigrants and refugees in Nashville. Plus, we learn about resources and “know your rights” programs for community members, educators and students. And once again, it’s your turn to talk. Call us at 615-760-2000. We want to know: Is immigration policy headed in the right direction?This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.GUESTS Stella Yarbrough, Legal Director, ACLU of Tennessee Marianna Bacallao, Politics Reporter, WPLN Judith Clerjune, Campaigns and Advocacy Director, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Rose Gilbert, General Assignment Reporter, WPLN Max Rykov, Director of Development & Communications, Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) Char Daston, Newscast Producer and Reporter, WPLN
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