August 12, 2025
Linda Dakin-Grimm M.A. ’18 On U.S. Immigration
Asylum seekers, refugees, and others seeking safety and a home in America are facing new hurdles in the sweeping changes in the U.S. immigration system. Linda Dakin-Grimm, a lawyer who works with separated families, discusses the changes taking place.
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Dana Gioia on Poetry and His L.A. Roots
Poet Dana Gioia, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, talks about his L.A. roots and his Catholicism, and he reads two poems from his latest collection, “Meet Me at the Lighthouse.”
Fernando Saldivar, S.J. on the Church and Immigration
The Catholic Church’s stance on immigration and immigrants is putting the church at odds with the policies of the Trump administration. Fernando Saldivar, S.J., who works on human rights at the LMU Loyola Law School International Human Rights Center, talks about the church’s immigration position, human rights, and current U.S. immigration policies.
Kevin Sarabia on Immigration Raids
Immigration raids hit Los Angeles this summer, and they've been disrupting everyday life for the city's migrants, with many not going to work and even avoiding church. Kevin Sarabia, with the LMU Loyola Law School Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, discusses some of the lasting impacts of the raids.