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The Heartbreak, Rage — and Discipline — of Immigration Court Watching

As an observer, Tim Murphy must calmly prepare immigrants to face masked ICE agents. “You’re witnessing unspeakable cruelty, but you can’t lash out.”

Life Inside • 08.22.2025

How Trump’s Immigration Orders Represent a Seismic Shift on Enforcement

The president’s actions move the federal government toward his promised hardline position. But some executive orders will face court challenges.

Analysis • 01.23.2025

Migrants Desperate for Jobs Trapped in Asylum Maze

Hundreds of thousands were eligible to apply earlier for work permits, but the government only began alerting them last week.

Feature • 09.08.2023

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