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OPINION: DHS Claims 527,000 REMOVALS And 1.6M SELF-DEPORTS As TRUMP Ramps Up ICE Enforcement

Washington Examiner|12 hours ago
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Columnist Michael Barone argues Democrats prioritize permissive immigration while most voters favor enforcement. Citing Pew and DHS/ICE claims, he says the unauthorized population peaked near 14.5M under Biden and has begun falling amid 2025 Trump-era crackdowns, including 527,000 removals and an estimated 1.6M voluntary departures. He highlights aggressive interior operations, political pushback from blue states, and predicts sustained deterrence effects from heightened enforcement.

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13,000 UC Workers Demand ICE Ban On Campuses, Legal Defense Fund To Shield International Students

More than 13,000 UAW Local 4811 members petitioned the University of California to bar ICE from campuses and to fund legal and financial support for international workers facing status changes. The union cites at least 100 UC scholars and recent graduates who had visas or exchange status revoked this year. UC says it cannot broadly prohibit federal officers but restricts access to certain areas and offers know‑your‑rights resources; petitioners want stronger, concrete protections.

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