good evening. this is al jazeera america >> i have been consistent and committed to immigration, citizen ship >> i think that the american people are never going to elect a president who insults mexicans of the u.s. immigration, deportation and the border wallment the nations latino community get the chance

to question the pl candidates >> we need conservative who provides conservative solutions donald trump talks about uniting the republican party while his opponents make the case that other options are still possible. also what could be a key turning point in the fight against i.s.i.l. a detail of the reported capture of a significant official in the chemical weapons program. interviewing candidates to fill the vacancy the supreme court. those who president obama met with and the renewed to allow the senate to have a hearing the two candidates vying for the democratic anomination for president had a debate last

night. al jazeera senior political correspondent is in miami tonight. how did the michigan upt affect the debate? >> reporter: i'm in the room here and a lot of people are moving around. it's very tight. the michigan last night was the first thing that came up, that bernie sanders exceed expectations and had the best upset in recent memory, going back to garry hart. i was surprised that there wasn't more of a victory lap from bernie sanders. of course, the delegate count made that different because hillary clinton did well in mississippi she gained delegates last night. the auto issue came up and they talked about the fact that bernie sanders can win in other states. that was an important part of it, but they didn't spend a tonne of time on it

immigration was the main issue and they claim out clearly to the left of obama and his policies. >> reporter: they did. the way you paint that ask accurate. they-- is accurate. she said i will be different than president obama was. that is very - i would say that's something that she doesn't say a lot. when it came to immigration, this was one of the debates, there were a lot of questions given in spanish. she is talking here about immigration. >> i don't think there's any doubt that we must do more to let stories like yours be heard more widely so that more americans know what the human cost of these policies are. i will do everything i can to prevent other families from facing what you are facing.

>> reporter: she was referring to a woman who was in the audience how her husband cannot come back into the country. bernie sanders also wanted to contribute to the conversation and he says he will be just so tough on immigration. >> of course i supported the 2013 immigration reform bill. what i believe right now is not only that we need comprehensive immigration reform, if the congress does not do its job, as president of the u.s. i will use the executive powers of that office to do what has to be done, to do what president obama did. >> reporter: this audience was excited to hear that. bernie sanders saying that he will take immigration reform even further if the congress doesn't work with him. that was good stuff for this audience tonight yes. unsurprisingly the name donald trump came up a few times.

how much discussion was there with the republicans >> reporter: the republicans will be debating here in miami tomorrow. they asked hillary clinton and bernie sanders if they thought that donald trump was [indistinct] and i think it was how she answered it. >> i think it is un-american. i think what he has promoted is not at all in keeping with american values. i'm going to take every opportunity to criticise him, to raise those issues. i'm not going to engage in the kind of language that he uses. >> reporter: perhaps a pre-sue of a general-- preview of the general election view. the sanders people are not ready to have only hillary clinton engaged with donald trump. that's for sure

the battle continues. on the republican side donald trump continues to make his case for the g.o.p. nomination after winning three out of four contests last night. next week he will take two opponents on in their states. he is leading them in most polls. >> reporter: nothing silences criticism like victory and in florida donald trump is celebrating his latest victories over the g.o.p. establishment by comparing his presidential potential to one of america's most beloved leaders. >> i can be more presidential than anybody. >> reporter: it has been a rough 24 hours for his rivals and figures trying to change the trajectory of this race. the results suggest that mitt romney's attacks did nothing except help donald trump

connections to many. >> this comes out an it is called the dual of palm beach. it goes to all of my clubs. i've had it for many years. it is grit. anyone want it? >> reporter: >> don't be thinking it's over yet >> reporter: john kasich and florida senator marco rubio are still competing in their home state contests next week and then there is ted cruz. the hard core conservative picked up a win on tuesday night in idea hoe-- idaho and still has a chance. leaved a hug and endorsement from carly fiorina. >> we need a real conservative who will provide conservative solutions in people's lives. this is the only way to beat donald trump and hillary clinton

and ted is the man to do it. >> reporter: david shuster immigration has been a major topic in the 2016 republican presidential campaign and could play a big role in next week's florida primaries. talks of walls and deportations have many living in fear. our correspondent is in miami with people worrying about their future in u.s. skroo ahead of tuesday's critical primary, a lot of people have been more tied by what has been said about deportations. people have been allowed to stay here for the past couple of years even though they came here illegally >> reporter: this woman worries a new president could mean a new life in her old country. she came here illegally from honduras 16 years ago.

since her daughter was born here she could be allowed to stay if obama's executive action remains in place >> my biggest fear is that my family will not have papers >> this is going to be a very serious high wall >> reporter: it has terrified families and mobilize activists who worry about losing progress made with p.m. obama >> we see important people registered to vote because they're sick of this rhetoric. they're doing the best job they can at motivating immigrants to get out and vote >> reporter: the deferred action programs are aimed at protecting children and their parents from deportation. the move of republicans have promised a stop. marco rubio himself the son of

immigrants >> i know people personally impacted by this. the problem with the executive order is it is unconstitutional. the president doesn't have the power to do that. >> reporter: it is a message that has resonated with republicans >> i would not, you were brought here illegally >> reporter: words that chill families like this one. >> translation: they're attacking us from all fronts. >> reporter: she worries a rebrir rebrief previous granted by-- reprieve granted by one president could be lost by the next. >> reporter: it is not a permanent solution and it is not a pathway to citizenship which is what ultimately a lot of people here are hoping for from the next president president obama is now

interviewing candidates to fill the vacancy on the supreme court left by the death of justice scalia. the president has met with at least five candidates, among them three federal judges. these two both serve in the district of colombia. this one is based in san francis francisco. >> reporter: it is not just with the supreme court that the republican majority is not doing their job. it is about an appointments up and down the line. it is no surprise than the number of judicial emerges have trimmed since republican-- apprenticeshiped since the republicans-- tripled since the administration lynch has removed herself for consideration for the supreme court seat because the nomination process would

interfere with her current work. despite a 36-hour philabuster, the senate has passed a measure proposed by republican state senator would protect clergy and vendors who refuse services to same-sex couples. it will be put to a vote to amend the state done city tugs. supporters-- constitution. supporters say it will protect liberty and opposer say it will inline law. u.s. forces have captured the man said to be in charge of the group's chemical weapon's program. our correspondent has details. >> reporter: good evening. the fight against i.s.i.l. has had some recent setbacks. today top american officials are to touting a top official. >> reporter: u.s. forces have

captured the suspected head of an i.s.i.l. chemical weapons program. the suspect reported by the new york times and others to be such man was captured two weeks ago. he is in u.s. custody under interrogation. official $were tight-lipped on wednesday citing operational security but they lauded the targeting force sent into iraq last year by president obama to carry out the operations lining the raid that netted the man. >> there are u.s. military forces on the ground in iraq that are part of these forces that are dedicated to carrying out raids collecting intelligence and where possible getting access to hay-value targets. >> reporter: the u.s. official in rye rack says i.s.i.l. has launched some chemical weapons,

especially against peshmerga. i.s.i.l. has weaponised sulphur mustard powder not mustard gas that is put into shells and creating a cloud of dust that can cause problems. there is work that the top demographic wrote: financials say after the u-- officials say after the interrogation process is completed, he will be transferred to authorities a newly released report

shows the pentagon has used spy cam rans in the u.s. for non-military missions. fewer than 20 spy drone missions between 2006 and 2015. the report was compiled a year ago. the pentagon has revised its drone policy. the defense secretary must now sign off on all domestic spy operations and drones may not be used for surveillance on americans. the federal government has brought new charges against the armed men who occupied a wildlife reserve in oregon. many face charges possessing firearms in a federal building. one comes with a possibility of a life sentence. three were charged with stealing government property and two with damaging an monarch logical-- anarchalogical site. coming up, rememberingings the former first lady as she begins

her final journey to her husband's side. high led levels found in drinking water used by thousands of children.

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they have found elevated levels of led in the drinking water of many public schools. 30 district school buildings are temporarily using other sources of water as a precaution. drinking fountains have been turned off. the city of detroit may only have enough money to pay teeper's salaries for one more month. the emergency manager the of the school system warns he could not promise pay after april 8. he has rejected short term loans as an option. law makers are considering a plan to pay off the describing's debt and create a new school system in california thousands of mourners lined up for hours to bid goodbye to the former first lady. paul ryan attended a short

prayer service with the reagan family. >> reporter: good evening. today is the public's first opportunity to pay their respects and say a final farewell to the former first lady. from a funeral home here the cask et carrying nancy reagan. many paid tribute including this group of firefighters who saluted her hearse as it went by. the former first lady will lie in repose wednesday and thursday. the library expect thousands to say a final farewell. >> i have never been to one before. it is quiet and beautiful. lots of pretty flowers. it's emotional. some people had tears

>> i wanted to pay respects to her because i thought she was so graceful and i can remember when they were in white house. he was fwael the first president i ever voted for >> reporter: friday she will be laid to rest alongside her husband who died in 2014. their love story lasted more than five decades >> when her casket is lowered into the ground, she will be close enough to hold hands. >> reporter: the family had a small ceremony. all pall bearers who worked for the secret service. they carried her body into the lobby >> may an gels surround her. gentleman her funeral friday will be attended by a long list of dignatories. in terms of the crowd's visit

today, the library tells us in the first two hours this morning there was just over one thousand visitors and the demand has increased as the day has gone on. they have gone from four shuttle buses to ten shuttle buses in an effort to try and accommodate everyone a florida mother who ones a pro-gun rights facebook page was shot by her 4 year old son. she was driving and her child had the gun in the back seat. seattle is trying to make life consistent. make schedules more liveable for people trying to earn a living in the city. nearly six months after volkswagen admitted to beating

emissions-- cheating emissions tests, an executive is leaving.

another top manage shake up at volkswagen tonight this time in the u.s. michael horn is leaving the car maker almost six months ago they admitted to

installing software to allow to cheat on emissions test. more health concerns tonight for the embattled fast food chains of chipotle. one case was confirmed. the restaurant was cleaned and is expected to reopen tomorrow. no customers have reported getting sick. see a little-- seeatlle is looking to move new ground for workers. last year they raised the minimum wage to $15 per hour. workers are going to be given consistent schedules. >> reporter: you can fine this woman at star bucks where she makes coffee. >> i love the customers. >> reporter: it is a job she has held off and on for the past decade. she enjoys people find that perfect drink, her work schedule

has been often unpredictable. >> one week i had eight hours, another week 38. it was a little crazy >> reporter: it is a complain the council member here says she hears a lot from the lowest wage earners including those in retail, health care and the food industry >> the people who have the least amount of wealth and opportunity are women and people of color who work in hourlily minimum wage jobs. so we have - i believe, a moral obligation to correct that. >> reporter: she is one of a couple of council members now working on what she calls secure scheduling legislation. the proposal would likely require employers to provide workers with two weeks advance notice of their schedules. it would also require employers to offer part-time workers the

option of going full-time. it would prevent a situation where a worker closes the establishment for the night and reopens the next more than >> it is still a problem that happens everywhere. we would regularly have this problem sunday to monday >> reporter: an academic who has been studying this says prohibiting these practices could end up costing employers >> business owners that are asking employers to do these things with their schedules, whether working consecutive shifts or having uncertainy, they know that it's not great for the worker, but it's good for the business. if the city council were to pass an ordinance along these lines, it's shifting the bounds in favor of the workers but increasing the costs of doping business >> reporter: it has the attention of the state aes restaurant history which responded by saying:

cities like san francisco are considering similar legislation, something uncommon just a few years ago when federal and state laws addressed later than concerns >> it has been within the past two years that you have seen a certain set of cities moving here. why? because that's where the will exists >> reporter: council member says secure scheduling in combination with the $15 minimum wage and strong parental leave rules give low wage earners the best shot at succeeding. >> it's all of these things coming together that will ultimately create an environment where working poor families will have a shot at achiefinging the american dream >> reporter: a dream that may come with higher costs for businesses in seattl essentialing i'm antonio mora.

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