immigration
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Across the country, citizens have created “rapid response networks” that track ICE’s movements and alert communities about immigration enforcement.
From Salon
The posada was a moment of hope and happiness amid turmoil, and a reminder that not all law enforcement officers see immigration status as a measure of worth.
From Los Angeles Times
“The immigration process doesn’t look at who I am or what I bring to the table. It just sees me as a case number,” he said.
In Texas, undocumented immigrants have reported staying home as much as possible to avoid being targeted by immigration officers or police, and only going out for essential trips like going to work or buying groceries.
From Salon
“First, they may appear in immigration court and face likely arrest and detention,” the judge wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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