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Facing South Florida for May 21: Ana Sofia Pelaez, Miami Freedom Project co-founder

Facing South Florida: Immigration crisis
Facing South Florida: Immigration crisis 10:18

This week's episode and Eliott Rodriguez examines the intensifying immigration controversy in Florida and elsewhere.

Facing South Florida: Immigration Controversy 10:14

After Title 42 expired, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a strict new immigration law with tough requirements and penalties for migrants and employers. 

We take a closer look at that with an immigration attorney. 

Eliott also talks to a co-founder of the Miami Freedom Project, who calls out Republican Cuban American lawmakers who she says have turned their backs on their own immigrant backgrounds.

The guests this week: 

  • Vanessa Joseph, an immigration attorney
  • Ana Sofia Pelaez, co-founder of the Miami Freedom Project
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