In this photo provided by U.S.People who've been taken into custody related to cases of illegal entry into the United States sit in one of the cages at a facility in McAllen, Texas, Sunday, June 17, 2018.

In this photo provided by U.S.People who've been taken into custody related to cases of illegal entry into the United States sit in one of the cages at a facility in McAllen, Texas, Sunday, June 17, 2018.

On this edition of Political Rewind, the Trump administration issues new rules designed to further reduce the number of immigrants seeking new lives in the United States.

Our panel looks at whether the policies are cruel and punitive or necessary to stop the flow of migrants across the border.

State Sen. Sally Harrell recently toured a federal immigration detention center near Columbus. She joins us to tell us about what she experienced.

Also, Georgia leaders anticipate the possibility of an economic slowdown that could impact tax revenues. As a result, legislators are talking again about legalizing gambling in the state. Is now the time to approve wagering? Our panel discusses. 

 

Panelists:

Jim Galloway -- Lead Political Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 

Senator Sally Harrell -- District 40 (D)

Charles Kuck-- Georgia Immigration Attorney 

Mayor Rusty Paul -- Sandy Springs

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