Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Immigration
Former detainees tell New Mexico legislators about abuses in immigration detention as county seeks to renew contracts
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In Trump's America
In New York, volunteers engage in a quiet form of advocacy for immigrants facing deportation
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Immigration
For this mother and daughter, separated a year ago at the southern border, Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy isn’t new
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Immigration
This is what the ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on the border means for people fleeing violence
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
Justice
As immigration arrests rise, advocates warn immigrants to know their rights when agents show up
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Justice
An immigrant detainee is sent over 1,000 miles away from his family and lawyer — and fights to return
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Justice
The US government is targeting MS-13, but a former gang member says arrests alone won’t solve the problem
Hundreds of people are gathered in a room. Some are seated at tables and have water bottles, some pillow or blankets with them. A large screen is set up to broadcast news about Tropical Storm Harvey.
Justice
A looming immigration law is hurting Houston’s ability to help undocumented residents in wake of Harvey
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Conflict
Immigration limbo is a ‘tug of emotions.’ It’s also a mental health issue.
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Justice
A private prison company with a troubled past looks to reopen an immigration detention facility in Texas
Man walks out of building with sign of immigration agency behind him
Justice
As immigration detention soars, 2.3 million people are also regularly checking in with immigration agents
Detention center
Justice
How immigration detention creates a shadow prison system
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Conflict
Why 80 asylum-seekers are marching to the US southern border, even though they’ll probably be turned away
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Global Politics
Poor health care in immigrant detention centers may get worse under Trump
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Conflict
As California considers a ‘sanctuary state’ bill, this sheriff isn’t ready to give up his relationship with immigration agents
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Conflict
A new government report is on hold because of errors — and now we know even less about immigration enforcement
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Conflict
How to shut down an immigration raid — even if it means getting arrested
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on the right, joined White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer for the daily press briefing on Monday, March 27.
Justice
This is the data we no longer get about immigration enforcement under the Trump administration
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Justice
Here’s how one New Yorker is helping immigrants — himself included — with government check-ins
'RedadAlertas': an App that tells you where there are raids against immigrants.
Justice
Immigration raid alerts are coming soon to your smartphone
Women and children disembark from a bus marked with the insignia of the ICE
Justice
#19. @realDonaldTrump: You plan to hire 10,000 more immigration officers. Are you also expanding immigration courts? #100Days100Qs
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Justice
Attorney says woman deported from Phoenix might have had her conviction overturned
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Justice
#4. @realDonaldTrump: As you increase immigration enforcement, will you make public information about detention & deportation? #100Days100Qs
Front of building with sign for Prairieland Detention Center
Economics
In a small Texas town, a new private detention center for transgender migrants brings jobs — and concerns
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Justice
In Milwaukee, immigrants watch as their controversial sheriff joins the shortlist for Trump’s cabinet
Trump
Conflict
‘Sanctuary cities’ around the US promise to defy Trump’s threats
Day laborers enter a truck after being chosen by an employer at a hiring area in Laguna Beach, California
Election 2016
Trump clarifies who he means to deport, but… they’re already prioritized for deportation
Front of Adelanto detention center with GEO Group sign
Justice
California’s governor vetoed a bill that would stop privately run migrant detention. What now?