The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. Ximena Bustillo
A deep dive into the Trump administration's firing of immigration judges The Trump administration is firing scores of immigration judges, and bringing on dozens of others, as it seeks to boost mass deportations. NPR analyzed patterns in hiring and firing. Ximena Bustillo
In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city. Jasmine Garsd
Issaquah on edge after ICE arrest outside preschool A series of immigration arrests has shaken an Issaquah preschool community over the past week. The arrests have also had a ripple effect throughout the city’s education system. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Investigating Tacoma's ICE detention center under the Trump administration A new KUOW documentary, "Inside ICE Detention," follow's one detainee's experience while she was held at Tacoma's immigration detention center. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Inside the black box of ICE detention in Tacoma, she watched her wedding day come and go "Inside ICE Detention: A Documentary" investigates Tacoma's immigration detention center during a time of swift policy changes under the Trump administration. Liz Jones
Trump administration sets lowest-ever cap on refugee admissions to U.S. The lowest cap on refugees since the program was established in 1980 comes as the U.S. prioritizes resettling Afrikaners from South Africa. Ximena Bustillo
"Defend American culture": DHS pledge leaves some Latinos rattled DHS's social media campaign promises to defend American identity and culture from an invasion. For many Latinos, it's a message that does not sit well. Jasmine Garsd
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S. Ximena Bustillo
Are ICE agents covering their license plates as well as their faces? The Trump administration appears to be relying on unmarked vehicles in immigration enforcement, NPR has learned. Ximena Bustillo
