Amanpour and Company

February 25, 2021

Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) discusses the new immigration bill she introduced last week. Attorney Andrea Martinez reveals the human stories behind the numbers of immigration. Actress Jodie Foster and criminal defense attorney discuss the new film "The Mauritanian." Sociologist and "Halfway Home" author Reuben Miller exposes the realities of life after mass incarceration.

Rep. Linda Sanchez Discusses New Immigration Bill

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A new bill hopes to break the decades-long deadlock on immigration. It would reverse many of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies, provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants and prioritize family reunification. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez introduced the bill. She explains why she believes serious reform is needed.

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    Attorney Reveals the Human Stories Behind Immigration

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    Immigration statistics aren’t just facts and figures -- real individuals and families exist behind the numbers. More than 500 children separated by President Trump’s zero tolerance policy still can’t find their parents. Andrea Martinez is an immigration attorney who is working to reunite families. She speaks with Christiane about the human stories behind the numbers.

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    Jodie Foster and Nancy Hollander Discuss "The Mauritanian"

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    Earlier this week Christiane spoke with Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the real life protagonist of an extraordinary story portrayed in the new film "The Mauritanian." He was detained for more than 14 years without charge at Guantanamo Bay. To delve deeper into the film, Christiane speaks with Mohamedou’s real life lawyer Nancy Hollander alongside actress Jodie Foster, who plays Hollander.

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    Reuben Miller on "The Afterlife of Mass Incarceration"

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    Reuben Miller is a former chaplain at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, and is also a sociologist, criminologist, and social worker. His new book "Halfway Home" exposes the realities of life after mass incarceration and shows that some people are never truly free -- even after leaving prison. Michel Martin speaks with Miller about his own personal experiences with America’s prison system.

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