Immigration raids have been a recurring feature across the United States since President Donald Trump took office, as he aimed to fulfill his commitment to establishing the nation’s most extensive deportation program in history.
The strategies implemented by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies have sparked considerable public outcry and protests.
In response, BBC Verify has meticulously compiled over 70 videos to provide a comprehensive look at the progression of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Jake Horton offers 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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