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Immigration officials are going after people seeking asylum

By Wayne Schutsky
Published June 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM CDT

President Trump promised to carry out the most deportations in U.S. history, focused on criminals. But now, immigration officials are going after asylum seekers who say they're fleeing persecution.

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