Protests of President Trump’s immigration policies grew across the U.S. on Tuesday, with rallies held in New York City, Chicago and Seattle.
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Mahmoud Khalil told a judge his deportation could be a death sentence. Here’s why
Khalil’s lawyers are trying to convince an immigration judge that if he’s deported, Israel could target him over his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
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Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws
As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between city officials and the private prison companies.
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Expect more immigration enforcement in next 100 days, says DHS spokesperson
DHS official Tricia McLaughlin pushed back on claims that the Trump administration is ignoring due process, saying it is “going to look different” based on legal status or alleged gang affiliation.
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What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains
A Turkish student living and studying lawfully in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration officers. A lawyer explains to NPR some of the basic rights people have in such a situation.
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ACLU and other advocates sue to block migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
The lawsuit says there is no legitimate reason to send migrants to Guantánamo because the U.S. has ample detention facility.
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How Trump’s crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime
The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the “tail wagging the dog.”
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Trump touts historic deportation plans, but his own record reveals big obstacles
Former President Donald Trump and his allies promise a historic deportation effort if he’s reelected. But internal documents from his time in office show how difficult that would be to execute.
