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From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda

The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under President Trump, Stein's once-fringe ideas are now being enacted.
- Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

Trump vowed in January to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo, but so far about 500 have been flown to and from there. Critics say his goal appears to be frightening migrants into self-deporting.
- Sacha Pfeiffer
Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be

A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. But ICE has indicated it may arrest him if he leaves prison.
- Marianna Bacallao
One daughter's search for a father detained by ICE

Francisco Urizar, 64, was detained by ICE while on his work route delivering tortillas. His daughter Nancy is trying to find out what happened to him.
- Liz Baker
Washington state looks to strengthen safety net for children whose parents are deported

A new task force found that Washington state has multiple gaps in support for immigrant families separated by President Trump’s campaign of mass deportation.
- Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
An appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now

The ruling maintains a block on a lower court's order that found President Trump was using the Guard in LA illegally in his immigration crackdown.
- Larry Kaplow
A federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration

The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.
- Vanessa Romo
Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.
- Quil Lawrence
Some in California farm community fear disruptions due to immigration enforcement

Central California is home to the nation's biggest agricultural economy. And farmers there worry that the fear of immigration raids could lead to labor shortages.
- Joshua Yeager
Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."
- Jude Joffe-Block

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