Temporary protected status for migrants (April 30, 2026)

About this episode

The episode discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's arguments on ending temporary protected status for migrants, the homicide rates of Black women, juvenile crime prevention efforts, and features an interview with Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes about her legacy in gymnastics.

On Thursday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status, or TPS, for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster. A local immigration attorney explains what's at stake. Also this hour: When it comes to homicides, Black women in America are killed at higher rates than women of any other race or ethnicity. We discuss why that is and consider how that trend is reflected here in Houston. Then we learn about some efforts to prevent and address juvenile crime. And Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes talks about her legacy and the future of gymnastics. Watch

People in this episode

Guest: Dominique Dawes

Topics covered

• temporary protected status
• immigration
• homicides
• Black women
• juvenile crime
• gymnastics

Keywords

• temporary protected status
• TPS
• immigration attorney
• homicides
• Black women
• juvenile crime
• Dominique Dawes
• gymnastics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Supreme Court, Trump administration

Places: Houston, America

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