Devin Schwartz

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A new Trump administration rule says legal immigrants must forgo all public programs like food stamps and Medicaid if they want to become U.S. citizens.

New Trump rule: people using public assistance can't become citizens

A new Trump administration rule says legal immigrants must forgo all public programs like food stamps and Medicaid if they want to become U.S. citizens.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced sweeping raids at food processing plants across Mississippi on Wednesday.

ICE agents arrest hundreds of agricultural workers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced sweeping raids at food processing plants across Mississippi on Wednesday.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This summer, Press Play has been looking at cities overrun with tourism in a series called #stayhome.

How to curb overtourism

This summer, Press Play has been looking at cities overrun with tourism in a series called #stayhome.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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