Immigration raids have become a frequent occurrence across the United States since President Donald Trump took office, as he pursues his pledge to implement the most extensive deportation program in the nation’s history. The methods used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies have sparked considerable protest.
Through the analysis of over 70 videos, BBC Verify is shedding light on how President Trump’s immigration crackdown has progressed. Jake Horton provides an in-depth explanation of these findings.
Produced by Aisha Sembhi. Graphics by Mesut Ersoz.
Additional reporting by Kayleen Devlin, Shayan Sardarizadeh, Kevin Nguyen, and Olga Robinson.
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