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Trump’s immigration policies keep Pa. asylum seeker in detention, facing deportation

The continued detention of an asylum-seeker arrested in Central Pennsylvania highlights many of the changes President Donald Trump’s administration has made to immigration policy. Almost every aspect of Omar Vidaurre-Luis’ immigration detention and legal cases is different now than it would have been under previous administrations, according to his lawyers and an immigration law expert.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

What Pennsylvanians can do when ICE claims to redefine constitutional rights

Federal courts again needed to protect fundamental rights, Pa. experts say.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

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Experts say Department of Homeland Security undermines credibility in hiring Pa. elections activist

Neither DHS nor the activist, Heather Honey, answered questions.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

Pa. election conspiracy activist appointed to election integrity role at Department of Homeland Security

Heather Honey is one of the country’s most prominent election deniers supporting President Donald Trump, and now has a role setting federal policy.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF


A federal judge in Texas blocks a major DHS policy limiting immigration enforcement

Tipton sided with the states of Texas and Louisiana, which argued that the DHS guidance is preventing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing the law.

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