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100 Years of 100 Things: Immigrant Detention

The Brian Lehrer Show

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Historical Parallels in Immigration Policy and Legal Challenges

This chapter examines the contemporary use of the Alien Enemies Act in immigration policy, particularly in relation to deportations linked to alleged ties to Venezuela. It reveals a pattern of historical continuity in restrictive immigration practices in the U.S., showcasing how laws are manipulated to deny legal rights to asylum seekers.

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