Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Marrying an American doesn't save you from deportation
Marriage to an American citizen is no longer a surefire path to a green card. ICE agents are now arresting people who show up for their marriage interviews with immigration officials.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenMarriage to an American citizen is no longer a surefire path to a green card. ICE agents are now arresting people who show up for their marriage interviews with immigration officials.
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