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The Trump administration says hiding immigration agents’ identities, including by wearing masks, keeps them safe. But critics say it’s a recipe for confusion that escalates the risk of injury for ...

The Trump administration has filed court papers seeking a stay of a Los Angeles federal judge’s orders barring federal agents from detain people without reasonable suspicion beyond their race, ...

Immigrants without documents in the U.S. will no longer receive bond hearings, per a new ICE policy. This change comes amid ...

The court has supported his administration on issues like immigration, federal employee dismissals and military policies.