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A man with "POLICE ICE" protective vest leads a man in handcuffs down street, with another officer with "POLICE FEDERAL AGENT" on vest on the right

As immigration arrests rise, advocates warn immigrants to know their rights when agents show up

April 12, 2018
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ICE says their officers are law enforcement. But they follow a different set of rules than police when it comes to searches and arrests.

As immigration arrests rise, advocates warn immigrants to know their rights when agents show up
Police in front of crowd

In sanctuary cities, immigrants find themselves with few real protections from federal officials

December 29, 2016
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In sanctuary cities, immigrants find themselves with few real protections from federal officials

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