Ep. 09: Jessie Calmes

Aja is joined by Atlanta-based immigration attorney Jessie Calmes who works primarily with those who have been detained and are awaiting deportation. Jessie lends valuable insight into what it’s like behind the scenes and the newsreels when it comes to our immigration communities and detention centers, pre-COVID and during COVID. Keep an eye out for more updates from Jessie as things develop.

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