Ep 2. Long Day's Journey into ICE

In All Rise season 1 episode 2, titled "Long Day's Journey into ICE," the characters of the show are faced with the tough issue of immigration. Judge Lola Carmichael, played by Simone Missick, presides over a case in which a woman from Honduras seeks asylum after escaping a violent gang. The case is complicated as the woman's son is being detained by ICE and she worries that she will be deported and separated from him if her case is not granted.

Meanwhile, Mark Callan, Lola's friend and a public defender, takes on a case where a man is being held for deportation due to a prior conviction. Mark suspects that the man has already served his time and that ICE is simply looking for an easy target to deport. Mark turns to his ex-girlfriend, Rachel Audubon, who is now a prosecutor, for help with the case.

Emotions run high as the characters navigate the complexities of the immigration system and the human stories at the heart of each case. Lola struggles to remain impartial as she hears the heartbreaking stories of those seeking asylum and must balance her duty to follow the law with her desire to do what is right.

The episode also delves into the personal lives of the characters, as Lola's mother comes to visit and causes tension with Lola's boyfriend, and Mark tries to navigate his complicated relationship with Rachel.

Overall, "Long Day's Journey into ICE" is a thought-provoking episode that grapples with the timely and often controversial issue of immigration. The show does not shy away from the difficult realities of the system, but also brings humanity and compassion to the stories of those impacted by it.