463 | How the Defenders Association of Philadelphia is Resisting Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda w/Lilah Thompson and Maria Thomson

Public Defenseless · Apr 7, 2026 · 1h 9m

Today, Hunter was joined by Lilah Thompson and Maria Thomson from the Defenders Association of Philadelphia. These two work in the office's immigration unit, and they joined the show to detail how their office has stepped up to resist Trump's plans for mass deportation.

Guest:

Lilah Thompson, Chief of the Immigration Unit, Defenders Association of Philadelphia

Maria Thomson, Immigration Attorney, Defenders Association of Philadelphia

Resources:

Defenders Association of Philadelphia's Website

https://phillydefenders.org/immigration-law-practice/

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