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ICE Arrest

Apr 6, 2017

Immigration Arrests at State Courthouses Are on the Rise in 2017. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous — For All of Us.

Immigration Arrests at State Courthouses Are on the Rise in 2017. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous — For All of Us.
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Jul 26, 2016

Checking up on Border Patrol Checkpoints to Stop Racial Profiling

Checking up on Border Patrol Checkpoints to Stop Racial Profiling
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Jul 27, 2015

You Should Not Have a Gun Pointed at Your Head

You Should Not Have a Gun Pointed at Your Head
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Apr 6, 2015

DHS Wants Contract for Access to Database of Innocent Drivers’ Locations

DHS Wants Contract for Access to Database of Innocent Drivers’ Locations

Mar 18, 2015

Big Government v. Traumatized Defenseless Children = Justice?

Big Government v. Traumatized Defenseless Children = Justice?

Mar 16, 2015

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations

Feb 27, 2015

The ‘Family-Friendly’ Myths of Family Detention Facilities

The ‘Family-Friendly’ Myths of Family Detention Facilities

Feb 4, 2015

Detention Is No Place for Infants, Children, and Families

Detention Is No Place for Infants, Children, and Families

Jan 30, 2015

For Some Families Fleeing Violence, a Shot at a Fair Shake

For Some Families Fleeing Violence, a Shot at a Fair Shake

Jan 21, 2015

This Bill Is Mandating Perfect Border Security, Using Your Tax Dollars, Without a Plan.

This Bill Is Mandating Perfect Border Security, Using Your Tax Dollars, Without a Plan.