Veterans' Services in NYC; Choosing a College as a Person of Color; Congressman Charles Rangel

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 11, 2015

Skipping breakfast, keeping fruit in your cell – these infractions that can get you locked up in solitary confinement, if you’re a detained immigrant in New Jersey. WNYC's Sarah Gonzalez shares the details of her investigation into disciplinary procedures at an immigrant detainee facility in Newark. Plus: hear about a historic bill that was just passed to create a Department of Veterans’ Services here in New York City; a recap of last night's GOP debate; choosing a college as a prospective student of color; and connecting with Congressman Charles Rangel (NY-13).

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