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Jakelin Caal Maquin

A slatted metal prototypes of a border wall is shown, photographed through the border wall in Tijuana, Mexico.

Trump signed an order for the wall 2 years ago. The US just ended the longest shutdown ever over it.

January 25, 2019
Immigration

Despite signing an executive order for the wall on Jan. 25, 2017, there’s been no construction or funding on the project. What has happened in the last two years?

Trump signed an order for the wall 2 years ago. The US just ended the longest shutdown ever over it.
People sit on a fence with a blue sky behind them.

10 pivotal moments for US immigration in 2018

December 27, 2018
10 pivotal moments for US immigration in 2018
A man holds a phone with a picture of his granddaughter.

US officials reject blame for migrant girl’s death. Advocates point to Trump’s asylum policies.

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Immigration
US officials reject blame for migrant girl’s death. Advocates point to Trump’s asylum policies.

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