In The Thick

Apr 12, 2019

It's been a busy week in immigration news, from Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation to Trump contradicting his administration's officials when it comes to his zero tolerance policy. Maria and Julio make sense of the latest in border politics. They also discuss how the coverage of Attorney General William Barr's testimony reflects white male privilege in the media, and the complexities of Julian Assange's sudden arrest in London.

ITT Staff Picks:

• Julio Ricardo Varela writes for NBC Think on why Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation proves Stephen Miller holds a lot of power over U.S. immigration policy.
• In light of his arrest, here are five facts to know about Julian Assange, via The Root.
• He comes off as dull, but here's why William Barr is actually the most dangerous man in America, from The Daily Beast.