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July 24, 2017

Reuters: ICE to Launch Nationwide Raids Against Undocumented Teenagers
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Reuters is reporting the Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agency, or
ICE, is planning to launch a series of nationwide raids this week
targeting undocumented teenagers for deportation. According to an
internal ICE memo, the raids will target 16- and 17-year-olds who are
accused of having ties to gangs. The criteria ICE is using to assess
possible gang affiliation includes whether teenagers have tattoos, wear
clothing typical to a gang or even spend time in an area that's known to
have gangs. The National Immigration Law Center in Los Angeles has
criticized law enforcement's methods, saying, "We have seen babies
labeled as potential gang members."


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