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Immigration attorney shares the basics of a complicated system

On today's show...

To understand immigration and deportation beyond the news headlines, former immigration attorney John Hakari takes listeners into the complexities of a complicated system.

He shares who's at risk of deportation and why he says anyone without legal status needs a lawyer.

We learn about the vocabulary of the law, including why Hakari uses the word "alien." He walks us through how the law works and seeks to answer this question: Is the U.S. immigration system broken?

Hakari practiced immigration law in Nebraska and now lives in Mitchell, South Dakota. He brings his years of experience and practice to this conversation.

A note for listeners: Please don't take anything said during this hour as legal advice. Today's show is for educational purposes only.

Learn more about legal resources in 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.