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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

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    Hundreds of families could be deported almost as soon as they’re reunitedHundreds of families could be deported almost as soon as they’re reunited
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    Many parents reunited with kids face a grave choice — and might have only 48 hours to make it.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    New evidence suggests the border crackdown isn’t just cruel — it’s likely ineffectiveNew evidence suggests the border crackdown isn’t just cruel — it’s likely ineffective
    Politics

    Family detention and separation don’t deter migrants from coming.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Jeff Sessions is pushing asylum officers to reject more migrants. Will they go along?Jeff Sessions is pushing asylum officers to reject more migrants. Will they go along?
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    The next battlefield at the border is in asylum interview rooms.

    By Dara Lind
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    Denaturalization, explained: how Trump can strip immigrants of their citizenshipDenaturalization, explained: how Trump can strip immigrants of their citizenship
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    A new “denaturalization task force” raises questions about who really counts as American.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Putin kindly offers to help investigate Russian meddling in the US electionPutin kindly offers to help investigate Russian meddling in the US election
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    Trump called it an “incredible offer.”

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    There is always a Trump tweet, DNC hack editionThere is always a Trump tweet, DNC hack edition
    Politics

    Trump in 2016: Russia hacking the DNC is “the new joke in town.” Mueller in 2018: Ha. Ha. Ha.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    A new immigration study blows up the “catch-and-release” mythA new immigration study blows up the “catch-and-release” myth
    Politics

    Families seeking asylum often miss their court dates — not because they’re criminals, but because the system is broken.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    A court ruling opens the door for Trump to separate some migrant families againA court ruling opens the door for Trump to separate some migrant families again
    Politics

    The Trump administration says it won’t force families to choose separation or indefinite detention. But it could.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Trump’s about to miss Tuesday’s court-ordered deadline to reunite young migrant kids with their parentsTrump’s about to miss Tuesday’s court-ordered deadline to reunite young migrant kids with their parents
    Politics

    Twenty or more kids under 5 will remain separated. But the court will likely let the administration off the hook for now.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    “Abolish ICE” shows how far left Democrats have moved on immigration“Abolish ICE” shows how far left Democrats have moved on immigration
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    They’re no longer the party of “tough but fair” immigration centrism.

    By Dara Lind