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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

Justice

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

James Rosen case prompts frank discuss about balance between First Amendment, national security

Global Politics
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