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The complexities of the U.S. immigration system resist easy solutions

On today's show...

We look into immigration and deportation concerns in South Dakota, including how we talk about immigration issues with our friends and neighbors.

John Hakari, a former immigration attorney now living in Mitchell, covers the basics of the legal immigration system. He discusses the different statuses of "aliens" and provides a general overview of a complex system (1:00 to 18:21).

Taneeza Islam returns to the program to unpack the impacts of the Trump administration's enforcement policies in our state's courts (18:21 to 30:50).

Plus, Joel Allen, Ph.D., and Pastor Matt Morrison preview upcoming civil conversations about immigration in the Braver Angels framework (30:50 to 48:55).

Learn more about Courageous Conversations in Sioux Falls and Mitchell.

No one is giving legal advice in these conversations. Every situation is different, and this hour is for educational purposes only.

Please consult an attorney for legal advice. Explore resources at the State Bar of South Dakota.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.