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‘Boston Miracle’ Strategy Cut Murders. Can It Work on Crimes Tied to Homelessness?

Tucson and other cities are trying “focused deterrence,” which targets a group of people with tougher consequences, and offers of social services.

Closing Argument • 08.15.2026

How Encounters With Police Can Lead to ICE Arrests — Even In Sanctuary Cities

Even without a formal agreement for police to help with immigration enforcement, the ways local and federal agencies work can result in ICE arrests.

Feature • 09.05.2025

‘Perverse’ Incentives: How Local Governments Might Cash In on Trump’s Migrant Detention

Some local officials see President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations as an answer to their budget woes.

Closing Argument • 01.04.2025

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