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Sanctuary status

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington.

The Trump administration sues New York state over its so-called sanctuary status. Legal officials question whether Nassau's cooperation with ICE goes against state law. Senator Christ Murphy speaks out against RFK Jr.’s senate confirmation to lead HHS. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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