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Immigration arrests are surging to record levels, with over 1,500 daily detentions in early July alone—following a June that saw more than 43,000 arrests. While officials claim they’re targeting criminals, less than a third of those detained have actual convictions; 40% are facing only immigration violations. The crackdown has led to tragic deaths, including two immigrants who died during ICE traffic stops, despite a brief pause in enforcement. ICE has now ordered body cameras for officers during encounters. Other disturbing incidents include a Mexican tourist visa holder’s death in a traffic crash after an ICE stop, and ongoing arrests in New York City despite a court order. Even bizarre cases, like a Nigerian nun arrested for walking to church in Texas, highlight the escalating and often confusing nature of this policy shift.

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