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A male doctor, wearing a white lab coat and tan slacks, stands in front of a barred hallway.
Closing Argument August 9
How Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Will Slash Health Coverage for People Leaving Prison
The massive cuts will hit the formerly incarcerated hard — and that could increase crime, experts warn.
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President Trump, a White man wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white button-down shirt and red tie, points at members of the audience. In the foreground of the photo, there are silhouettes of audience members, including one person wearing a cowboy hat. Behind Trump is a cobalt blue backdrop and a sign that says “Department of Justice.”
Analysis August 8
How Trump’s Relationship With Cops Got Thorny, From Jan. 6 Pardons to Budget Cuts
The president vowed to support the police and has given them reasons to cheer. But some of his actions have also frustrated some in law enforcement.
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St. Louis August 4
Former Irish Republican Army Soldier Self-Deports, Afraid He’d Die in an ICE Holding Cell
The Clinton administration once used Matthew Morrison’s U.S. immigration case to help solidify peace in Northern Ireland.
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Masked federal agents, including members of ICE, stand on either side of a hallway. A person wearing a white T-shirt and red backpack walks down the center of the hallway with their back to the camera. A woman and a young child, both with dark hair, walk behind the person with their arms around each other. A young boy with dark hair and a blue T-shirt follows behind them.
Analysis August 1
See if Your State Passed Immigration Laws in 2025
State lawmakers, inspired by Trump, have passed dozens of anti-immigration bills this year.
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Analysis August 1
How Trump Used the Criminal System to Massively Expand Immigration Detention
Through threats and incentives, the administration conscripted local jails, federal prisons and private companies to detain immigrants.
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Two people walk through an encampment for unhoused people, which is on a field with some patches of grass and dirt. Tents are visible both in the distance and in the foreground, and they stand beside the residents' belongings.
Q&A July 28
The Trouble With Trump’s Homelessness Plan
The president’s new executive order defies legal precedent and proven strategies for reducing homelessness, says attorney Jennifer Mathis.
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A photo shows a crowd of mostly Latino people of different ages holding signs and wearing shirts against HB-56.
Analysis July 25
Galvanized by Trump, These States Are Passing Harsh New Laws Against Immigrants
The policies create new restrictions for immigrants and people who support them — including reviving measures previously rejected by courts.
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A photo shows the back of a light-skinned police officer wearing a black T-shirt, a black cap, face covering and a vest with the words "police enforcement and removal operations." There are 4 officers standing in the background.
Closing Argument July 12
How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Change Criminal Justice and Immigration
The new law aims to shift much of the nation’s law enforcement toward immigration — and could reduce efforts to prevent violent crime.
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Closing Argument July 5
How the Supreme Court Ruled Differently in Immigration and Criminal Justice Cases
In a term marked by rulings limiting immigrants’ rights, the court sided with several other people harmed by the criminal justice system.
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A photograph with an aerial view shows a group of eight people walking on a road as they follow several immigration officers.
Closing Argument June 14
The Feds Are Offering Migrants Cash to Self-Deport. Lawyers Call These Incentives Misleading.
The government’s offer to pay a stipend, waive fees, and let people return legally to the U.S. go against current law and court practices, immigration lawyers say.
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