40 h. ago How Trump's immigration policy changes who gets arrested and detained

During his second Presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to carry out the largest deportation program the U.S. has ever seen.And true to his word – Trump's administration is arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants without legal status.But as part of the crackdown on illegal immigration, legal immigrants are getting caught up in the mix.And then there's people like Amir Makled – a U.S. Citizen and lawyer. Makled was detained by Border agents at a Detroit airport as he returned from a family vacation in the Caribbean. How is the Trump administration's immigration policy changing who is getting arrested and detained? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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8 d. ago Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.

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1 week ago Trump Admin Updates Citizenship Naturalization Documents to Reflect Two

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a Department of Homeland Security agency responsible for administering the nation’s immigration and naturalization system, announced policy updates reflecting the Trump administration's policy of recognizing only two biological sexes -- male and female. On Wednesday, the agency announced the alignment of its current policy manual with an inauguration day executive order signed by President Trump that aims to restore biological truth to the federal government. The post Trump Admin Updates Citizenship Naturalization Documents to Reflect Two-Biological-Sexes Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Protesters rally in San Francisco as judge weighs challenge to Trump immigration policy

Protesters rally in San Francisco as judge weighs challenge to Trump immigration policy  The Associated Press

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3 w. ago Border Czar Tom Homan: Anchor Baby Policy Is 'Magnet for More Illegal Immigration' that SCOTUS Should End

President Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan says birthright citizenship is a "magnet for more illegal immigration."  The post Border Czar Tom Homan: Anchor Baby Policy Is ‘Magnet for More Illegal Immigration’ that SCOTUS Should End appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago U.S. Allies Germany, United Kingdom Adjust Travel Advisories Amid Trump Immigration Crackdowns

U.S. Allies Germany, United Kingdom Adjust Travel Advisories Amid Trump Immigration Crackdowns  Foreign Policy

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3 w. ago 'Woefully insufficient': US judge reams Trump admin for days

A judge blasted the Trump administration for missing a court deadline on deportation flight details, escalating a legal battle over executive power and immigration policy.

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3 w. ago Transition 2025 Series: The Future of Immigration Policy and Border Security in the United States

Transition 2025 Series: The Future of Immigration Policy and Border Security in the United States  Council on Foreign Relations

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3 w. ago Bunker Hill cancels study abroad programs amid immigration crackdown

National immigration policy and the possibility of new travel restrictions led to the decision, a Bunker Hill Community College spokesperson said. The post Bunker Hill cancels study abroad programs amid immigration crackdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago El Paso Catholic Bishop Joins Rally Denouncing Trump's 'Immoral' Immigration Policy

The Catholic bishop of the El Paso diocese is joining an anti-Trump protest to denounce the president's "immoral" immigration policies. The post El Paso Catholic Bishop Joins Rally Denouncing Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Immigration Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

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