With each new term, Presidents must establish their stance on illegal immigration. Will they work with neighboring countries to process prospective immigrants? Will they work with Congress to reform convoluted immigration laws? Will they treat every immigrant as a criminal who must be prosecuted? President Donald Trump took office on January 20th and immediately shut down legal ways for immigrants to seek asylum at the U.S. southern border. He also ordered dozens of "raids" to track down illegal immigrants. His stance on immigration is clear, but will it stick?

In this episode, host Darisse Smith discusses the broken immigration system, the pseudo-courts that process undocumented individuals, and the language of immigration law with immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford of the Sharma-Crawford Law Firm, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Rekha has 25 years of experience, serves on the Executive Board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law as well as Washburn University School of Law.

Rekha and Darisse have a lively discussion about how words like “raid” and “invaders” are designed to evoke anger and panic toward immigrants, while the reality of the law is much less dramatic.

If you have ever wondered about the realities of immigration law in the U.S., this episode is for you.

The Journalism of Everything Podcast is a new show covering every topic you’ve ever been curious about. Host Darisse Smith is a seasoned journalist who brings obsessive research, expert interviews, and a unique spin to every topic.

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