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Lawyers Say Laken Riley Act Is Eroding Due Process Rights for Immigrants

Lawyers Say Laken Riley Act Is Eroding Due Process Rights for Immigrants2. Sept.10 Min.

During his second term, president Donald Trump has done very little that can be considered even remotely bi-partisan. But one thing stands out - The Laken Riley Act. We explore the impacts of this immigration legislation a year after Trump signed it into law.

Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS

A bill that could give the public more access to information about emergencies inside private immigrant detention centers is on its way to becoming a law. It just needs Governor Newsom’s signature.

Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR

Students without legal status aren’t allowed to work for California’s public colleges or universities. A bill that could change that is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

Reporter: Mikhail Zinshteyn

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