KNPR Paper

Introduction

• Student: Andrew Ferguson

• Professor: Kojoori

• Course: PSC 100

• Date: 7 February 2025

• Project: KNPR Paper

Topic Selection

• Chosen Segment: "Trump has started on immigration, The changes will affect Nevada, our region" by Paul Boger.

• Reason for Choice: Recent executive orders on immigration by President Trump.

Executive Orders of Interest

• Notable Orders:

  • Ending birthright citizenship.

  • Declaring a national emergency at the borders.

  • Eliminating the CBP One app.

• Impact:

  • Caused panic for business owners in Nevada.

  • Immigrants comprise a significant portion of the workforce in the state.

Key Participants in the Radio Segment

• Participants Include:

  1. Paul Boger

  2. Rachel Cohen

  3. Yvette Fernandez

  4. Manny Holguin

Key Discussions

Rachel Cohen's Analysis

• Event Reference: Trump's campaign comments on Aurora apartment complex taken over by illegal immigrants.

• Language Used:

  • Accusations of Trump making "false claims."

  • Mixed feelings about using Colorado as a focal point for deportations.

• Federal vs Local Law Enforcement:

  • Not requesting local law enforcement for deportations indicates federal autonomy.

  • Colorado limits interaction between local law enforcement and federal agents.

Manny Holguin's Perspective

• Location: Reno, NV (25% immigrant population).

• Experiences with Undocumented Immigrants:

  • Reluctance to speak due to fear from Trump's policies.

• Family's Game Plan:

  • Discussed their strategy for the next 4 years without revealing identities.

• Know Your Rights Workshop:

  • Led by immigration attorneys advising immigrants to "prepare for the worst."

• Views on Targeted Deportations:

  • General belief among immigrants that risks exist beyond those committing crimes.

Conclusion

• Impact of Trump's Policies on Immigrants:

  • Significant effect on families in Nevada (20% of citizens are immigrants).

  • Potential business consequences due to heavy reliance on immigrant workforce.

  • Overall portrayal of immigrant family challenges and fears in light of anti-immigration policies.