Show Notes
Immigration arrests are taking place at universities across the country. The story of three Columbia students helps explain what’s happening, and why.
Hamed Aleaziz, who covers immigration policy, lays out what their cases reveal about the latest immigration crackdown — and about this administration’s views on free speech.
Guest: Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- A Columbia student hunted by ICE has sued to prevent deportation.
- How a Columbia student fled to Canada after ICE came looking for her.
- What we know about the detentions of student protesters.
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