The New Yorker staff writer Jonathan Blitzer joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss how Donald Trump’s second-term immigration agenda has shifted from border enforcement to an unprecedented campaign of interior deportations. They talk about the expansion of detention through military bases and state-run facilities, the changes to long-standing arrest protocols, and the strategic transfers designed to separate detainees from their families and lawyers. Plus, they examine how these tactics have eroded due-process protections, why Democrats have struggled to mount an effective response, and whether public outrage could slow the Administration’s most aggressive deportation measures.
This week’s reading:
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Can Democrats Fight Back Against Trump’s Redistricting Scheme?,” by Jonathan Blitzer
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How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?,” by David D. Kirkpatrick
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Can Donald Trump Run a Mile?,” by Zach Helfand
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What Happens to Public Media Now?,” by Oliver Whang
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What If A.I. Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This?,” by Cal Newport