In The Thick

Apr 16, 2019

This week, Trump said he’s considering sending migrants to sanctuary cities. Maria and Julio are joined by two All-Stars, , independent journalist and tribal member of the Pueblo of Laguna, and , staff writer for City Lab, to discuss Trump's latest use of immigrants as political pawns. They also talk about the burning of three black churches in Louisiana, the latest attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and how the U.S. justice system impacts people of color.

ITT Staff Picks:

• This piece from The New Yorker on how to resist validating Trump's view of sanctuary cities.
• Here’s what you need to know about the three black church fires, via The Cut.
• Read this opinion piece from NBC Think on why Rep. Omar’s comments spark false outrage and anti-Muslim bias.