What would California look like as a sanctuary state?

Feb. 01, 2017

California is debating becoming a sanctuary state, setting up a direct confrontation with President Trump and his executive order penalizing sanctuary cities.

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State Senate panel pushes California sanctuary city bill forward

Credits

Guest:

Jennifer Chacón - University of California Irvine

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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

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