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Federal Agents Arrest Migrants in Courthouses, Sparking Outrage

5/28/2025

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Federal immigration officials have begun arresting migrants in U.S. courthouses, including San Diego, as part of a controversial new strategy to speed up deportations. This move, which targets individuals who entered the U.S. in the last two years, has drawn sharp criticism from community organizations and marks a significant policy shift by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Story summary

Federal immigration officials have begun arresting migrants in U.S. courthouses, including San Diego, as part of a controversial new strategy to speed up deportations. This move, which targets individuals who entered the U.S. in the last two years, has drawn sharp criticism from community organizations and marks a significant policy shift by the Department of Homeland Security.