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What is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration

  • Written by Ernesto Castañeda, Professor of Latin American and Latino studies, American University
imageMigrants are apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers after crossing into Ruby, Ariz., in June 2024.Brandon Bell/Getty Images

President Donald Trump aims to upend the immigration system in the United States in his first few days in office. On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed various executive orders that temporarily prevent refugees...

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