Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Attorney General takes aim at sanctuary cities
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced sanctions for sanctuary cities today. We find out what that means for Los Angeles, which the mayor has called a “city of sanctuary.” Also, California’s Air Resources Board has voted to create new, tougher emissions requirements, which puts it on a collision course with the Trump administration.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPhoto: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions joins White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer for the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 27, 2017. (Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
In this episode
5 storiesAs Attorney General aims to punish sanctuary cities, how might LA be affected?
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced sanctions for sanctuary cities today. We find out what that means for Los Angeles, which the mayor says isn’t a sanctuary city, but a city of sanctuary.
Read the story8 minCalifornia stands up to Trump on air pollution
The Trump administration has already started undoing fuel efficiency standards for cars. But California is pushing back. The Air Resources Board has voted to create tougher emissions requirements for automakers, and require them to sell more zero-emission vehicles.
Read the story9 minCanada's generous refugee policy stirs up the far right
In the last year and a half, Canada has admitted more than 40,000 Syrian refugees. But that has also stirred up the far right -- especially in Quebec. Now, some far right views are seeping into the mainstream.
Read the story9 minOvarian Psycos: Unapologetic women activists on two wheels
In East LA, young women of color have formed a cycling group called Ovarian Psycos. Many of them are trying to recover from trauma and abuse. The collective has become a safe space for them to support each other. But they’ve been criticized for being too aggressive and even violent.
Read the story14 minRaider Nation moves to Las Vegas
NFL team owners gave approval today for the Oakland Raiders to move to Vegas. It was a landslide – 31 out of 32 owners voted in favor of the move. What will it mean for the team?
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