Highlights of our board members’ leadership and expertise on immigration reform across media platforms.
KFF WHAT THE HEALTH PODCAST: A New CDC Nominee. Again.
APRIL 17, 2026
KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner interviews Michelle Canero, an immigration attorney, about how the Trump administration’s policies affect the medical workforce.
NY TIMES: Supreme Court Defers Decision on Trump’s Bid to End Protections for Migrants
MARCH 16, 2026
This is a positive for the hundreds of thousands of people who have been granted T.P.S. and who district courts and courts of appeals are protecting,” said Ira Kurzban, co-counsel for the Haitian migrants.
MSN: Court Blocks Trump Bid to End Haitian TPS
MARCH 8, 2026
Lawyers representing Haitian plaintiffs expressed relief that the appeals court left protections intact, noting the government had not shown why ending TPS now was more urgent than before. Miami attorney Ira Kurzban said the court recognized the greater harm deportations would cause compared to any harm claimed by the administration. Advocacy groups such as Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees stressed the importance of supporting the community’s emotional and mental health while preparing for the next legal steps.
USA TODAY: Kristi Noem is Out. DHS Veterans Say They Still Have Worries
MARCH 7, 2026
Javad Khazaeli recalls the day workers came to his federal building in 2003 and switched all the signs to the new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
THE GUARDIAN: Trump’s Border-czar Takeover Does Little to Calm Minneapolis Tensions
FEB 5, 2026
In his clearest attempt yet to “de‑escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, announced on Wednesday that the administration will draw down 700 federal immigration officers as the statewide crackdown continues.
NEWSWEEK: Former ICE Official Breaks Down Alex Jeffrey Pretti Shooting
Jan 25, 2026
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Security prosecutor has walked Newsweek through the events of Alex Jeffrey Pretti's shooting, noting the possible missteps ICE officers took that led to the fatal shooting.
NEWSWEEK: Who Was Alex Jeffrey Pretti? Man Killed By Federal Agents in Minneapolis
JAN 24, 2026
The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti issued a statement to CNN on Saturday condemning what they called "sickening lies" told by the Trump administration about their son's death.
AXIOS: Why ICE Agents Face Far Less Accountability than Police
JAN 13, 2026
The investigation into the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good would likely be going very differently if a local police officer, instead of an ICE agent, had pulled the trigger last week in Minneapolis.
MAJORITY 54: Trump Melts Down as Scandal Threatens His Entire Term
Dec 3, 2025
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s latest spiral after posting 160 times on Truth Social and then appearing to fall asleep in a cabinet meeting. They examine the escalating “Double Tap” scandal, from Pete Hegseth’s shifting explanations to sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, Brit Hume, Marco Rubio, and Rand Paul as Republicans contradict themselves in real time.