The Legal Burrito: Recent Episodes
Angela Lopez
Angela Lopez pre-law student explores case law, infamous court cases, and legal current events. The Legal Burrito constructs a narrative trek around the court cases that have shaped our nation and justice system. Diving deep into heavy subjects and tackling controversial issues with the goal of informing and broadening the public's grasp of America's judicial system and the long lasting effects of judicial decisions.
A podcast discussing the issue of children being separated and placed in cages at ports of entry to the U.S.
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“On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is the use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.” This is what the website uscis.gov says regarding the executive order issuing DACA. This is episode 1 of The Legal Burrito.
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The first episode will cover the history of immigration, the person who was the inspiration behind the DREAM Act, and the recent Supreme Court decision made in regards to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA.)
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