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UN Accuses Trump of Racism in Immigration Policies

3/12/2026

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The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination accuses U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration of racist hate speech and immigration policy.
The panel cites derogatory language and racial profiling by U.S. immigration enforcement linked to eight deaths.
It urges suspending immigration near sensitive locations and aligning policies with international law.
White House spokesperson Olivia Wales dismisses findings as biased and asserts Trump policies have improved safety.

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The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination accuses U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration of racist hate speech and immigration policy.
The panel cites derogatory language and racial profiling by U.S. immigration enforcement linked to eight deaths.
It urges suspending immigration near sensitive locations and aligning policies with international law.
White House spokesperson Olivia Wales dismisses findings as biased and asserts Trump policies have improved safety.