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Audio, Video, and Web Resources
 

Case 13.1: Jenga Federalism
 

Audio Resources

Audio 13.1.1: NPR Ed. Education Department Wants to Protect Student Loan Debt Collectors
Description: NPR hosts discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to prevent states from going after student debt collectors.

Video Resources

Video 13.1.1: PBS NewsHour: The GOP Tax Bill Deals a Blow to the Affordable Care Act. Here’s How
Description: PBS panelists discuss the impact of removing the individual mandate.

Video 13.1.2: YouTube: Patriot Act: Student Loans | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix
Description: Host Hasan Minhaj discusses the changes in the Department of Education under DeVos.

Video 13.1.3: PBS NewsHour: Why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom Thinks Revoking Emissions Standard Could Be Catastrophic
Description: PBS panelists and California Governor discuss impacts of revoking emissions standards.

Case 13.2: The Dude and Seattle’s Police: Conflicting Marijuana Policies
 

Audio Resources

Audio 13.2.1: NPR: Court Says West Los Angeles VA Rental Deals Were Illegal
Description: The federal courts can direct public agencies to take corrective action if a lawsuit calls their action into question. After listening to this story, consider how the federal courts are trying to influence the administration of public programs.

Video Resources

Video 13.2.1: ABC News: This Is What Seattle’s First Legal Marijuana Shop Looks Like
Description: A look into Seattle’s first legal marijuana shop from July, 2014.

Web Resources

Web 13.2.1: Visit Seattle: Marijuana in Seattle: Enjoy Responsibly
Description: The city of Seattle, WA’s official web page on legal weed usage in the city.

Case 13.3: Profile in ICE? Local Officials Opt Out of Federal Program They Worry Could Lead to Racial Profiling
 

Audio Resources

Audio 13.3.1: NPR: Under Obama, More Illegal Immigrants Sent Home
Description: This story from NPR reviews the Obama administration record on immigration and deportation.

Video Resources

Video 13.3.1: ABC News: Woman Faced Deportation After Calling 911
Description: This story from ABC news describes challenges with the implementation of the ICE Secure Communities program.

Web Resources

Web 13.3.1: ICE: Secure Communities: Get the Facts
Description: The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) provides information on their website about the Secure Communities Program.

Web 13.3.2: ACLU: ACLU Statement on Secure Communities
Descriptions: The official statement from the ACLU about Secure Communities.