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Episode 1374Apr 18, 2025

Trump's immigration crackdown is coming for legal workers

Plus, the disconnect between the U.S. immigration system and the U.S. labor market.

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Undocumented workers aren’t the only immigrants being targeted by the Donald Trump administration. Green card holders are facing deportation threats as well. We’ll discuss the far-reaching implications of Trump’s immigration crackdown, from the labor market to higher education. Plus, what Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case could mean for due process. And, we’ll weigh in on crunchy foods and living underwater during a round of Half Full/Half Empty.

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Trump's immigration crackdown is coming for legal workers