Immigration Raids: Hundreds Arrested, Few Criminal Records
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Resources & Recommendations
Research & Studies
- Deportation Data Project (UC Berkeley and UCLA) - This project provides data on deportations, which was used in the episode to analyze the accuracy of the administration's stated deportation numbers.
People Mentioned
- Kirstjen Nielsen (Homeland Security Secretary) - Referenced for her statements denying the arrest or detention of American citizens.
- Greg Bovino (Border Patrol Commander) - Identified as the leading agent shaping major enforcement operations in Chicago and Charlotte.
- J.B. Pritzker (Governor of Illinois) - Mentioned for his concerns that the political goal of the immigration crackdown is to normalize federal agents in the streets to intimidate minority voters.
- Stephen Miller (White House Official) - Cited as having a core belief in mass deportation policies.
- Sarah Saldaña (Former Director of ICE under President Obama) - Expressed concern that aggressive tactics in immigration enforcement could hamper community relationships and set a bad precedent.
Organizations & Institutions
- ProPublica - An organization that reported on at least 170 US citizens being detained or arrested despite administration claims.