Jasmine Garsd
Stories
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Politics
Local border sheriffs push back on Trump's promise of mass migrant deportations
Donald Trump says he would use local law enforcement to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. This tactic is unpopular with many sheriffs in border counties.
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Arts & Life
An immigrant ice cream vendor is forced to confront crippling shyness
New York is known for its street food vendors. NPR spent time with a recently arrived migrant who is hitting the streets to sell for the first time, but has to overcome his crippling shyness.
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Politics
Immigration will likely be a focus at Tuesday's VP debate
Immigration, one of the biggest issues of the presidential election, will likely be highlighted in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday.
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Politics
How immigration, economy and abortion were treated in the presidential debate
Tuesday's presidential debate touched on some of the issues that matter most to voters: inflation and the economy, immigration and border policy, and access to abortion and reproductive care.
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Politics
The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — and vitriolic as ever
Immigration was always going to be part of Tuesday night’s presidential debate. More surprising was that the conversation veered into bizarre falsehoods about migrants eating pet dogs and cats.
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Politics
JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets
Local police say they’ve seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online.
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National
What the DNC revealed about Harris' plan for immigration
Republicans have accused Presidential candidate Kamala Harris of being weak on immigration. At this week’s Democratic National Convention, the party sent a clear message about Harris’ stance.
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How Springfield, Ohio, took centerstage in the immigration debate
Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.
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Politics
Trump has promised deportations on an unprecedented scale
The idea of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants gained traction during the RNC. Speakers talked about how a second Trump administration will carry out the "largest deportation in history."
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Politics
Biden’s approach to immigration is under fire at the RNC today
The RNC will adapt a platform that includes a chapter with two pillars: “Sealing the border and stopping the migrant invasion and Carrying out the largest deportation operation in America History.”
