The Fourth of July carries a complicated history. Dr. Kaye notes that the Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4 but on Aug. 2, 1776, and challenges the notion of celebrating independence in a nation that held people in slavery.
The conversation quickly turns to a more pressing concern: the Supreme Court's ruling allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Washington, D.C.-based immigration attorney Allen Orr breaks down what affected individuals should do now — securing passports, real IDs and birth certificates, seeking legal counsel and preparing contingency plans that include exploring asylum options or bracing for potential deportation. Orr stresses the stakes are high, with families, jobs and assets all on the line.
The discussion also addresses a separate Supreme Court ruling that critics argue gives the president unchecked authority to remove oversight officials — a decision the guests warn could have lasting consequences for the balance of power.
Listen to the full conversation above.