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Critics warn law could threaten care for immigrant children

Season 2026 Episode 125 | 6m 55s

Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other and has critics worried it will cut off life-saving care for children of undocumented immigrants. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Michele Johnson.

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