The "Immigration issue" may be the key thing that determines all the control of power next November in America.    And ALEXA going all MAGA loco in millions of households isn't helping either.   Obviously we need to SLAP some light on how we can help navigate this often misunderstood and vital issue.    So we chose to get someone in who could help us understand it like we were musicians who didnt know what we were talking about.

Enter our delightful interview today, Liz Cannon, a seasoned immigration attorney who graces our show with her great takes on why most of our leaders don't actually want to help solve this issue and instead how WE can help each other fix this. You're going to want to listen in as Liz dissects the silliness of US immigration law, clearing up misconceptions about undocumented immigrants, and she helps explain to us what the F a 601A waiver process is. :)

I mean...do you know the difference between those who enter the US with a visa and those who cross the border without documentation?   How many people overstay their visas vs cross at the borders?    With Liz's guidance, we limp through this complex terrain together, shedding light on the impact of changing immigration laws under different administrations and she also touches on the deeper, class-based issues contributing to the current immigration predicament and exposing how these factors play into the exploitation of immigrants.  We round off with Liz by discussing the power of individual advocacy. Reminding ourselves that even a simple phone call can influence immigration policy. Liz generously shares resources for listeners interested in supporting immigration reform.

We also debut our new segment the "Wish Factor (AKA I wish a MF would!)", where we imagine dealing with difficult situations, that you kinda wish would happen.   We leave you with another humorous TOURROR STORY from the road (Halloween edition) to lighten the mood.

So jump in with us as we try and SLAP some sense into the ridiculous and insanely important issue of immigration today.

and as Liz said on our episode, sometimes, calling your representatives and demand to be heard on action to help our broken immigration system.

FIND AND CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS HERE
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

and if you know who your representative is but you are unable to contact them using their contact form, the Clerk of the House maintains addresses and phone numbers of all House members and Committees, or you may call (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. House switchboard operator.

and here are some recommended resources how you can also help

You can donate to the National Immigrant Justice Center
You can make a secure online donation at www.immigrantjustice.org/donate.

You can reach out to or support the Southern Poverty Law Center

https://www.splcenter.org/

love yourself and someone else,

STP

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SLAP the Power is written and produced by Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill) and Maiya Sykes (@maiyasykes). Associate Producer Bri Coorey (@bri_beats), with assistance from Larissa Donahue. Audio and Video engineering and studio facilities provided by SLAP Studios LA (@SLAPStudiosLA) with distribution through our collective home for social progress in art and media, SLAP the Network (@SLAPtheNetwork).

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