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Power & Politics: 1:1 with Council Member Justin Sanchez; reaction to fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

Council Member Justin Sanchez and Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, join the show.

News 12 Staff

Jan 11, 2026, 1:26 PM

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The City Council met for the first time this week — making history by electing Julie Menin as speaker, as she becomes the first Jewish woman in that position.

Joining her in her new role are several other fresh faces in the council – including guest Justin Sanchez who represents the 17th District in The Bronx.

Also on the show is the president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition – Murad Awawdeh. She discusses the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent and what the nationwide response means for New York.

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