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The Zero Units Fought for the C.I.A. in Afghanistan. In the U.S., They’re Living in Fear.

Afghan Allies Face Danger After War's End. America Debates Its Obligations.

What Happened

Afghan military units that worked with the CIA during the 20-year war are now living in the United States but face ongoing threats and uncertainty about their long-term status. These "Zero Units" conducted special operations alongside American forces and were evacuated after the Taliban's return ...

What's In Your Control

Whether you contact representatives about immigration policy for wartime allies. Whether you support local refugee resettlement organizations. Whether you learn about your area's Afghan refugee com...

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politics

New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 3 in the Caribbean

U.S. Maritime Patrol Kills 3 in Caribbean Waters. Another Border Enforcement Tragedy.

What Happened

A U.S. Coast Guard or naval vessel struck a boat in Caribbean waters, resulting in three deaths. This appears to be related to border patrol or drug interdiction operations in the region.

What's In Your Control

Whether you follow up on what specific policies led to this incident. Whether you contact representatives about maritime enforcement practices if this concerns you. Whether you support organization...

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ICE Is Detaining Hundreds of Children

Immigration Enforcement Separates Families. The Policy Continues, The Suffering Is Real.

What Happened

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is currently holding hundreds of children in detention facilities as part of ongoing immigration enforcement operations. The specific numbers, locations, and duration of detention were not provided in the headline.

What's In Your Control

Whether you contact representatives about immigration policy. Whether you support organizations providing legal aid to detained families. Whether you stay informed about local immigration enforceme...

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politics

Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says

Immigration Enforcement Changes in Minnesota. Policies Shift With Administrations.

What Happened

Trump's designated border official announced that immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota will be ending or scaling back. This represents a policy shift in how immigration enforcement is being conducted in that state.

What's In Your Control

Whether you stay informed about local immigration resources if you're affected. Whether you engage with community organizations that support immigrants. Your vote in future elections that determine...

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politics

Leqaa Kordia, Columbia Protester in ICE Custody for Nearly a Year, Suffers Seizure

Student Detained 11 Months Has Medical Emergency. Immigration System Grinds On.

What Happened

Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University student who participated in campus protests, has been in ICE detention for nearly a year and recently suffered a seizure while in custody. She remains detained pending immigration proceedings.

What's In Your Control

Whether you contact immigration advocacy groups if this concerns you. Whether you research your representatives' positions on immigration detention. Whether you donate to legal aid organizations. W...

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politics

Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

Man Suffers Severe Head Injuries During Immigration Arrest. The System's Violence Made Visible.

What Happened

An immigrant sustained a skull fracture in eight places during an arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The individual claims the beating was unprovoked. The incident highlights concerns about use of force during immigration enforcement operations.

What's In Your Control

Whether you contact elected representatives about immigration enforcement policies. Whether you support organizations documenting such incidents. How you discuss immigration policy in your communit...

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politics

Refugees relive the trauma they fled as ICE targets them in Minnesota

Immigration Enforcement Continues in Minnesota. Refugees Face Familiar Fear.

What Happened

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has increased enforcement operations targeting refugees in Minnesota, causing distress among communities who fled violence and persecution in their home countries. The operations are reactivating trauma responses among people who had sought safety in the ...

What's In Your Control

Whether you donate to legal aid organizations assisting immigrants. Whether you contact your representatives about immigration policy. Whether you volunteer with refugee resettlement agencies. Whet...

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politics

TPS Expiration Under Trump Hits Haitian Workers in Critical Health Care Roles

Immigration Policy Changes May Affect Healthcare Staffing. Hospitals Adapt As They Always Do.

What Happened

The Trump administration is allowing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals to expire, potentially affecting Haitian workers in healthcare roles. TPS had protected these workers from deportation due to conditions in Haiti. Healthcare facilities that employ these workers may need t...

What's In Your Control

If you work in healthcare administration: reviewing current staffing, exploring recruitment options, understanding legal requirements. If you're a Haitian TPS holder: consulting with immigration at...

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politics

D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests

Government Monitors Foreign Students' Speech Before Arrests. Authorities Have Always Watched.

What Happened

The Department of Homeland Security used foreign students' writings and protest participation as evidence before making arrests. The specific number of students affected and nature of the arrests are not detailed in the headline.

What's In Your Control

Whether you participate in protests as a foreign student (knowing the risks), what you publish online under your real name, whether you seek legal counsel if contacted by authorities, and how you a...

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politics

Cubans in Florida Are Being Deported in Record Numbers

Cuban Deportations Rise Under New Policy. Immigration Laws Change With Governments.

What Happened

The Biden administration has increased deportations of Cuban nationals from Florida to record levels, reversing previous policies that generally allowed Cubans to remain in the U.S. The policy shift affects thousands of Cuban migrants who arrived in recent years.

What's In Your Control

Whether you stay informed about immigration policy if it affects you or your community. Donating to or volunteering with legal aid organizations that help immigrants. Contacting representatives abo...

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