S5, E8 - The "Crimmigration" System

We usually think of coming home from prison as a joyous time to reunite with loved ones and celebrate freedom. For a specific group of people, that might not be the case. They finish their time in prison only to get locked up again by the immigration system, facing deportation. In this episode, Uncuffed alum Thanh Tran speaks to Eddy Zheng, who went through this experience. We also hear from a man incarcerated at San Quentin who is worried he’ll be in the same situation if he’s granted parole, and another person now living overseas after being deported shares his story. The film about Eddy Zheng's life, "Breathin': The Eddy Zheng Story," is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Watch it here: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/breathin-eddy-zheng-story For resources and support around crimmigration: Asian Prisoner Support Committee: info@asianprisonersupport.org New Light Wellness: elijah@newlightwellness.org New Breath Foundation: info@new-breath.org Asian Law Caucus: (415) 896-1701 CHIRLA: (213) 201-3797 Immigration Advocates Network: directory@immigrationadvocates.org Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.uncuffed.org. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.