Jan 14: Councilmember Alexa Aviles on How City Council is Prepared to Help Immigrants

Donald Trump has vowed to begin mass deportations on Day 1 of his new administration. As the nation's preeminent home to immigrants, how will New York City respond? On today's show, we'll speak with City Councilmember Alexa Aviles, Chair of the Council's Committee on Immigration about the laws and resources the city has in place to protect immigrants as well as her concerns that Mayor Eric Adams may assist Trump's mass deportation project.

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