Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas A Saenz

Interviews with Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson, Thomas A. Saenz of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and more.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kevin P. Chavous explores critical issues facing Hispanic and Latino students in America's education system. This special episode features insights from Thomas A. Saenz and Amalia Chamorro on supporting this growing demographic and ensuring equitable opportunities for success. Key Topics: 00:00 - Introduction to the growing Hispanic and Latino student population 05:00 - Demographic shifts in Latino population distribution across the US 10:00 - Educational inequities exacerbated by the pandemic 15:00 - Fostering cultural acceptance and dispelling demographic fears 20:00 - Confronting challenges in equitable funding and resource allocation 25:00 - Enhancing teacher preparedness for English language learners 30:00 - Rethinking standardized testing and native language assessments 35:00 - Concluding insights on investing in Latino students' education   —---------------------------------------------------------   Enroll now at K12 for tuition-free, personalized online public schooling. Visit https://go.k12.com/mps/national/podcast/ to learn more about how K12 empowers students to succeed in the digital age.   Join the conversation using #WIWTK on social media and be sure to leave a review! WIWTK Twitter – https://x.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/wiwtkpodcast/ Now Streaming: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-i-want-to-know-with-kevin-p-chavous/id1561682450 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KkzBkzDhmQB8VNrDtP3BF Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/01336bdd-f957-4d96-af5a-35538859e65d/what-i-want-to-know-with-kevin-p-chavous

Federal Court Strikes Down Arkansas Law Limiting Assistance to VotersToday's LinksArticles:New York Times - Arkansas violated the Voting Rights Act by limiting help to voters, a judge rules.Arkansas Times - Judge strikes down restrictive Arkansas law that violates the Voting Rights ActMexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund  - FEDERAL COURT RULES ARKANSAS STATUTE ON VOTERASSISTANCE VIOLATES FEDERAL VRAU.S. District Court - DecisionGroups Taking Action: MALDEF,  Arkansas UnitedYou're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.We're in Arkansas today, where August 20th, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that a 2009 state law barring a person from assisting more than six voters was contrary to federal law.  In a 39-page ruling, Judge Timothy L. Brooks agreed with an advocacy group which had been helping immigrant citizens with voting, the New York Times reports.   Arkansas United had been doing nonpartisan work translating for Spanish-speaking voters at the polls, but had to mobilize more staff and volunteers to meet the one person - six client limit under the state law.  The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund represented Arkansas United in the case, and argued that despite the intent of the law to prevent undue influence of voters, it amounted to voter suppression.  The judge wrote that election officials could legally collect the addresses and names of any voters assisted during the election, but could no longer limit help to six voters per person providing assistance.  He cited Congress' intent to allow the voter to choose who would provide assistance.Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund said to the New York Times,  “I do think that there is a stigma, an unfair one, on those who are simply doing their part to assist those who have every right to be able to cast a ballot.”Links to articles and the judge's decision are at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org.For the American Democracy Minute, I'm Brian Beihl

Hispanic and Latino students account for one quarter of the students in our nation's public schools. The 2020 census shows that they are the fastest growing population in the United States. But what do the census results really mean for America's educators? Are we doing enough to prepare for an influx of Hispanic and Latino students? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF, to discuss how America's schools can prepare for and support Hispanic and Latino students.

*Assessing Joe Biden's Immigration Reform Proposals Thomas A. Saenz, Pres & Gen Counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense& Educational Fund MALDEF Producer: Scott Harris *After the Failed January 6th Capitol Insurrection, What's Next for Pro-Trump Militias? Mike Giglio, journalist, and author of “Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the Caliphate” Producer: Scott Harris * Statehood Campaign Demands Political Representation for 700,000 Washington, D. C. Residents Bo Shuff, Executive Director of DC Vote Producer: Melinda Tuhus

Many recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program collectively took a sigh of relief when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the program last week. But the state of uncertainty that “Dreamers” live in is far from over. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund , dissect the high court’s decision and discuss what comes next.

Mon. 10/14 7p: Espejos de Aztlán features an exclusive interview with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) President, Dr. Thomas A. Saenz. Dr. Saenz sat down with Espejos De Aztlán hosts, Froilan Orozco, Moi Santos, & Rafael Alejandro to talk about important ongoing cases in immigration, education, and labor rights.

Marge Baker: Trump and Allies Roll Out Conspiracy Theories to Defend Against Ukraine Extortion Scandal Impeachment Inquiry Thomas A. Saenz: Alabama Lawsuit Seeks to Force 2020 Census to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From National Count William Tong: Connecticut Attorney General Tong Calls for Crackdown on Employers Who Cheat Immigrant Workers #ukrainegate #Labor #immigrant #workers #2020Census #impeachment

• Thomas A. Saenz: Reacting to Public Outrage, Trump Regime Appears to Reverse Action to Deport Severely Ill Children • Kenneth Surin: UK’s Brexit Crisis Moves to a Chaotic Endgame • Andrew Linhardt: Environmental Groups, Automakers Oppose Trump Effort to Rollback Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards • Bob Nixon: This Week’s Under-reported News Summary Sept. 4, 2019 Visit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, links, transcripts and in-depth interviews. Follow us on Facebook at BetweenTheLinesRadioNewsmagazine and on Twitter @BTLRadioNews #medicaldeferment #deportation #BRexit #Rollback #EPA

Supreme Court Ruling Ends Trump Drive to Include Citizenship Question in 2020 US Census; Thomas A. Saenz, pres & gen counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund MALDEF; Producer: Scott Harris. * Roots Action Encourages Challenges to Incumbent Corporate Democrats; Jeff Cohen, media critic and co-founder of the online activist group RootsAction.org; Producer: Scott Harris. * Rallies Nationwide Protest Trump’s Punitive Immigration Policies; Rev.Vicky Flippin, pastor First & Summerfield United Methodist Church; Anghy Idrovo, CT Students for a Dream; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.