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The Path From Local Flock Cameras to Immigration Enforcement

In this conclusion to our two-part series on Flock cameras, we look at how locally collected license plate data can move between agencies and how it can end up being used in immigration enforcement.

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Inside the Flock Surveillance Network and What It Means for Immigrants

You may have driven past a Flock camera without even noticing it. But where does the information it collects actually go?

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Trump Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico Reporters From the White House

President Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House. Now, all three outlets are taking the administration to court.

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The Latina-Led Women’s March That Confronted Fascism in 1937: A Lost Chapter of U.S. History

In 1937, 5,000 women marched through Tampa’s Ybor City to confront fascism in what would become one of the largest political demonstrations led by Latinas in U.S. history. Yet, few know about it.

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The Rise of Propaganda and How to Spot It

Propaganda today doesn’t look like it used to, and it’s getting harder to separate fact from manipulation. These strategies will help.

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Understanding the Chaos: Inside the 2025 Immigration Enforcement Surge

With immigration arrests surging in 2025, confusion about law enforcement actions and what's permissible is at an all-time high. We help clear the air.

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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

In this article from The Conversation, Allissa V. Richardson explores the power of smartphone witnessing and Latino mobile journalists against state violence.

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ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Widespread Protests and National Outrage

Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles last week led to over 100 arrests, citywide protests, and the deployment of National Guard troops under presidential authority.

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Trump Revoked TPS for Venezuelans, Now What?

On May 19, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s decision to revoke TPS for Venezuelans who had been granted TPS in 2023, stripping 350,000 people of legal status, work authorization, and protection from deportation in one sweeping move.

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Sanctuary Cities: What Are They Really?

Since the term "sanctuary city" is a political term, not a legal one, it's easy for anti-immigrant advocates to paint them as lawless. Given the confusion, we took a deep dive into what they do and don't do, and what the data tells us about the results of these policies.