Kate Morrissey

San Diego Union-Tribune reporter covering immigration

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Immigration Reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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US reopens border to COVID-free tourists. What does it mean for economy and holiday travel?

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The Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy has children separated from their parents, and adults sent to federal prisons. Those prisons are already understaffed.

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