Immigration Attorneys, Sacramento Advocates Concerned About New ‘Mega Master’ Immigration Hearings

Immigration Attorneys, Sacramento Advocates Concerned About New ‘Mega Master’ Immigration Hearings

June 9, 2026 · 11 min

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The episode discusses concerns from immigration attorneys and advocates regarding new expedited immigration hearings in California.

It's been one week since California's primary Election Day and a handful of closely watched races are still up for grabs. Imperial Valley voters have rejected a controversial candidate for the Imperial Irrigation District, the region’s powerful water and power agency. Carlos Duran’s campaign was backed by a Southern California data center developer. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS Immigration courts across the country are using a new tactic to expedite hearings, which advocates say could lead to more deportation orders. Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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