Leo Banks

Reporter, Tucson Weekly

Guest

Reporter covering the US-Mexico-border with the Tucson Weekly

Leo Banks on KCRW

Crucial aspects of Arizona's new immigration law have been ruled unconstitutional , and they won't go into effect today as scheduled.  But that decision will be appealed and both…

Arizona, the Federal Courts and Illegal Immigration

Crucial aspects of Arizona's new immigration law have been ruled unconstitutional , and they won't go into effect today as scheduled.  But that decision will be appealed and both…

from Which Way, L.A.?

Crucial provisions of Arizona's new immigration law will not go into effect today as scheduled, but court actions will continue for years.

Federal Judge Puts Much of Arizona’s Immigration Law on Hold

Crucial provisions of Arizona's new immigration law will not go into effect today as scheduled, but court actions will continue for years.

from To the Point

On party-line votes, majorities in Arizona’s House and Senate have passed the toughest anti-immigration bill in the country.

Arizona Gets Tough on Immigration in Absence of Federal Reform

On party-line votes, majorities in Arizona’s House and Senate have passed the toughest anti-immigration bill in the country.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

A Facebook post looking for Black video editors sparked hateful comments and allegations of “anti-white racism,” drawing attention to Hollywood’s lack of diversity and reluctance to…

from Greater LA

Bernie Sanders may never make it to the White House, but, just when we need them most, socialists like “Bigger than Bernie” co-author Meagan Day have picked up his torch.

from Scheer Intelligence

Many camps decided not to reopen this summer. Some are going all virtual, while others are going bankrupt.

from Greater LA

Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is shutting down indoor operations at restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, movie theaters, museums and more in 19 counties to curb the…

from Greater LA

The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s challenge to DACA, the Obama-era executive order that allowed the children of undocumented immigrants to remain in the country and…

from Greater LA

The new season of Lost Notes will be here in September. Meantime, this summer, we’re sharing a couple of bonus episodes.

from Lost Notes

Media outlets in Los Angeles are re-examining their hiring practices, diversity and inclusion efforts, and pay disparities.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Less than a month after the police killing of George Floyd, the protests around the country continue.

from To the Point

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the government’s effort to stop publication of John Bolton’s book.

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers