Who Trump’s immigration crackdown is really hurting

By: Phoebe Zerwick

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 3,125

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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This story was originally published in Down from DC, a Substack newsletter by Phoebe Zerwick and Natalie Jennings. It’s reprinted here with permission.

One of the biggest stories of President Trump’s second term is his often violent crackdown on immigration. According to CBS News, enforcement surged this summer, with an average of 1,500 people taken into custody daily in July, including at routine check-ins at immigration offices, airports and traffic stops. And more …

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