Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What's different about U.S. deportation policy now?
President Trump had promised huge sweeps of undocumented immigrants over the weekend. But reports say ICE made only a handful of arrests.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPresident Trump had promised huge sweeps of undocumented immigrants over the weekend. But reports say ICE made only a handful of arrests. We look at differences in deportation policies under Trump versus past presidents, including Obama, who was nicknamed "deporter in chief."
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5 storiesDeportation policies under Trump v. past presidents
President Trump had promised huge sweeps of undocumented immigrants over the weekend. But reports say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested only a handful of undocumented immigrants.
Read the story10 minTrump wants to end asylum claims for most Central American migrants
The Trump administration published a rule today that would bar asylum claims from anyone who passed through another country on the way to the US-Mexico border. It’s set to take effect on Tuesday.
Read the story9 minBadwater ultramarathon: Sleepwalking, hallucinations, and the 'magic' of Death Valley
The annual Badwater ultramarathon begins tonight in Death Valley, where the temperature is expected to reach 113 degrees. Over two days, runners will try to cover 135 miles, ending at the entrance of Mt. Whitney.
Read the story8 minMaster saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell on improvising a 30-minute song
This week is the launch of the Black Fire Sessions , two concerts at The Broad that celebrate innovative black musicians of the 1960s and ‘70s.
Read the story14 minHow the Happy Foot Sad Foot sign became an icon
The Sunset Foot Clinic is moving, and the spinning Happy Foot Sad Foot sign is going with it. Legend says if you're driving by and catch the smiling foot, you’ll have a good day, but if you see the frowning foot, then better luck next time.
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