Defending our neighbors: advocates for immigrant rights

Mister Rogers once told his young viewers to “look for the helpers” in times of crisis.

On this episode we talk with advocates who work every day with some of the most vulnerable in this country: immigrants. We hear from lawyers on both the employment side and the humanitarian side of immigration law. Plus, we learn about the impact of being an immigration lawyer in 2025 has on mental health. 

This episode was produced by Char Daston and Josh Deepan. 

GUESTS:

• Doug Russo – owner, Rose Immigration Law Firm
• Linda Rose – founder, Rose Immigration Law Firm
• Tessa Lemos del Pino – Executive Director – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
• Bethany Jackson – Senior Counsel – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
• Aineth Murguia – Assistant Legal Director – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors

FURTHER READING: 

• This Tennessean’s undocumented mom left the U.S. and came back. Here’s why that’s so rare. 
• Despite deportation fears, this DACA recipient and Nashville business owner hopes for a future here in America