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Work With ICE Or Fight It? States Face Immigration Divide

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of nationwide protests and contentious debate, is the target of legislation proposed in New Jersey and states across the country. Bills in some states would prohibit ICE officers from wearing face coverings, operating near schools and churches, and using surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. Other […]

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