Representing immigrants in a time of policy changes

The Trump administration has proposed new executive orders and policies that are changing the lives of millions of immigrants. 

Dozens of international students have had their visas cancelled, birthright citizenship is being challenged and non-citizens — including those with authorization to work in the U.S. — have been removed quickly from the country without a court hearing. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Gloria Contreras Edin, an immigration attorney who has been has been following changes in immigration policy for years. They talk about Gloria’s journey, what inspired her to pursue law and what she’s seeing on the ground as policies change.  

 Guests:

• Gloria Contreras Edin is an immigration attorney in St. Paul who has represented clients from more than 25 countries. She is also an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.  

Here is a list of resources that were mentioned during the show:

• The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

• The Advocates for Human Rights

• The International Institute of Minnesota

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