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ICE head says agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally, crack down on employers of unauthorized workers

ICE head says agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally, crack down on employers of unauthorized workers

Washington — In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said his agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, while also cracking down on companies hiring unauthorized workers. Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, said his agency will prioritize its “limited resources” …

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Medicaid for immigrants in US illegally being limited or ended in 3 states

Medicaid for immigrants in US illegally being limited or ended in 3 states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister — a nurse in Mexico — for advice on how to manage her asthma and control her husband’s diabetes instead of going to the doctor in California. She didn’t have legal status, so she couldn’t get health insurance and skipped routine exams, relying instead on home remedies …

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ICE bars immigrants who entered U.S. illegally from getting bond hearings

ICE bars immigrants who entered U.S. illegally from getting bond hearings

The Trump administration wants to make millions of immigrants who entered the United States without legal authorization ineligible for bond hearings. This means they would need to remain in immigration detention as they fight deportation proceedings in court, which can take months and in some cases years. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson told NBC News in an email …

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