25 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago After protests, Turkey's opposition plans national economic boycott

Rights groups say 1,900 people were detained in weekend protests over the arrest of the opposition presidential candidate.

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1 week ago Boston Judge Holds ICE Agent in Contempt for Apprehending Illegal Immigrant During Criminal Trial

A Boston judge dismissed a criminal case against a migrant here in the United States illegally, citing prosecutorial misconduct after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him during his criminal trial. The judge also held the arresting ICE agent in contempt of court for "egregious misconduct." The post Boston Judge Holds ICE Agent in Contempt for Apprehending Illegal Immigrant During Criminal Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Russian scientist from Harvard Medical School detained in U.S., faces deportation and likely arrest upon return due to anti

Russian scientist from Harvard Medical School detained in U.S., faces deportation and likely arrest upon return due to anti-war stance  The Insider

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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 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 'I think he knew': Mahmoud Khalil's wife on his detention and her search for answers

On March 8, Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student, was detained by federal agents. His wife, Noor Abdalla, witnessed the arrest.

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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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last month 'Doesn't make any sense': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer on govt. efforts to deport him

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.

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