Up First from NPR Continued Crackdown on Illegal Immigration, Canada Votes, Measles Outbreak
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Apr 28, 2025 The crackdown on illegal immigration intensifies, with a major raid in Colorado Springs leading to over 100 arrests. A troubling case surfaces involving the deportation of a U.S. citizen child alongside her undocumented mother. Meanwhile, Canada’s political landscape shifts amid debates fueled by U.S. trade policies. The country confronts a serious measles outbreak exacerbated by vaccine hesitancy, highlighting the critical need for accurate information in public health discussions. It's a mix of immigration, politics, and health crises.
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Large Colorado Nightclub Raid
- Federal authorities arrested 114 immigrants without legal status at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs.
- The raid also uncovered drugs and guns, with authorities linking the club to a Venezuelan gang labeled a foreign terrorist organization.
Deportation of U.S. Citizen Child
- A two-year-old U.S. citizen was deported with her undocumented mother and sibling to Honduras.
- A Trump-appointed judge expressed concern over the lack of due process in this deportation case.
Diverse Public Opinion on Immigration
- Public opinion on Trump's immigration policies varies among polls, with approval ranging from 46% to 56%.
- This reflects a divided American stance on immigration enforcement intensity and methods.