For Rep. Judy Chu, alarm bells raised over ICE immigration raids

Feb. 15, 2017

Local congresswoman Judy Chu says she’s receiving panicked calls from her constituents and no answers from immigration officials about deportations.

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California members of Congress say they aren't getting answers on immigration raids: 'My constituents are freaked out'

Credits

Guest:

Judy Chu - Congresswoman (D-CA)

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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