Addressing the backlog of cases. This is about 90 minutes. The subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the executive office for immigration review and now i have recognized myself for an Opening Statement. Today ice hearing focuses on a critical facet of u. S. Immigration policy. The executive office for immigration review or eoir is the linchpin of Immigration Law as it administers among other components the u. S. Immigration courts and the board of immigration appeals. The adjudication and appeals of immigration matters is of critical importance to the Proper Administration of justice in this country and we must ensure that our Immigration Laws are interpreted as congress intended. As a former immigration practitioner who regularly appeared in Immigration Court, i certainly understand and appreciate just how important tts that the courts are administered effectively and in a way that maximizings docket
Of social social school and practice and is a professor of professional practice of urban and Public Affairs at Columbia University. He joins us today to discuss the latest book, mayor which he will sign copies of following discussion. We are also pleased to welcome todays moderator who is the host of the program the host of cnn and a newspaper columnist and author. A frequent guest host for Chris Matthews and prior to returning to broadcast he practiced law ten years who is the namesake of the Beasley School of law at Temple University. Please join me to welcome Michael Nutter the 17. Good evening. [applause] the best job in politics. Why is the mayor the best job in politics . To make you can see the value and impact of your work and changing peoples lives. Is it fair to say that looking at the periodic table you never would have pursued a career in politics . Tell the story. [laughter] that is pretty likely that frankly did not give a damn with Biomedical Engineering and it became v
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Washington journal, what is next after the release of the House Intelligence Committee memo. First, were from university of texas law and also a Judicial Watch. Host the House Intelligence Committee meets at 5 00 to consider if they will release the democratic response released by republicans last week. If they do, the white house would he given five days to object. It will gojects it, to the house for a vote. Trump said the release of the memo vindicates him in the investigation being conducted by Robert Mueller. Several republicans disagree. For our next hour, we want to get your thoughts on if you agree with the president possible assessment on the release of the memo. Heres how you can let us know. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. You can post thoughts on twitter, cspanwj. On our twitter page twitter. Com cspanwj. The memo, from the president , it totally vindicates the president in the probe, but the witchhunt goes on and on. Collusion a