Nebraska Immigration Attorney and Organizer Share Insights on “Consider This”

➡️ In this episode:

• Allison Heimes, J.D., managing attorney at Brown Immigration Law, provides legal insight into a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in South Omaha that detained roughly 70 workers.

• Joe Berg, community organizer behind Omaha’s “No Kings” protests, shares how Nebraskans mobilized as part of nationwide demonstrations.

📺 Watch the episode: Season 28, Episode 30 – Government: Actions & Reactions

💡 Why it matters: Federal policies and leadership decisions in Washington have real consequences for Nebraskans. This episode sheds light on how a shift in immigration enforcement affects local families, workplaces, and communities, and how Nebraskans are actively participating in the democratic process through peaceful rallies.

🎞️ About Consider This: Now in its 28th season, Consider This is a weekly public affairs program on Nebraska Public Media. Episodes are recorded in UNO’s television studio as part of a production class taught by Michael Pacholski. The show is produced by students from UNO’s School of Communication, giving them hands-on broadcasting experience while delivering high-quality programming statewide. Hosted by Cathy Wyatt, Consider This tackles timely topics and features expert guests to help Nebraskans understand what’s happening in their world.