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How immigration raids have — and haven’t — changed under the Trump administration

Conflict

A spokesperson for the federal immigration agency has quit over what he says are lies from the Trump administration. So what’s the truth about immigration raids?

How the US is trying to deter migrants from Central America — with music

Arts, Culture & Media

Is Obama really the ‘Deporter-in-Chief?’ Depends on whom you ask

Conflict & Justice

Is Obama really the ‘Deporter-in-Chief?’ Depends on whom you ask

Conflict & Justice

Meat processing across the Midwest largely done by immigrants

Conflict & Justice
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Chopping Chicken in Missouri: Immigrants — Not Locals — Still Fill the Processing Lines

Conflict & Justice

Butchering chicken and meat. It’s dangerous, low-paying factory work, and it leans heavily on immigrant workers, sometimes illegally. But some immigrants are deciding to move on from such tough work. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch reports from Missouri.

A Former INS Commissioner on the New ICE Guidelines

Yesterday, the House Judiciary immigration subcommittee held a meeting called “Holiday on ICE.” Contrary to how it might sound, it had nothing to do with dancing elves or figure skating.  In this case, ICE refers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal law enforcement agency under the department of Homeland Security that enforces immigration laws. The […]

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