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U.S. border control

The debate over stricter border control in the US, particularly with regards to unaccompanied alien children

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Jan 18, 2026
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How do “removals” differ from “returns” in federal immigration statistics, and why does that matter for comparing presidents?

“Removals” are formal, court‑based expulsions that carry legal consequences and a removal order; “returns” are non‑order movements out of the country—often voluntary or administrative at the border—an...

Jan 17, 2026
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imigration good or bad for usa

Immigration is, on balance, good for the United States economically and demographically, but the gains are uneven, policy-sensitive, and politically contested; aggregate research finds net positive ef...

Jan 12, 2026
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Can ICE legally search my phone without a warrant at the U.S. border?

The legal default at U.S. borders permits warrantless searches of people and their belongings—including electronic devices—under the longstanding "border search" exception to the Fourth Amendment, a p...

Jan 8, 2026

How do ICE enforcement policies compare to those of other countries?

The United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a large, domestically focused enforcement agency whose stated mission is to protect national security and public safety by enforcing mor...

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