May 27, 2025

Three Houstonians Caught up in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

31 minutes

During his presidential campaign, President Trump vowed to crack down on illegal immigration and deport violent criminals. But how is the crackdown actually playing out in Houston? Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with award-winning immigration reporter Anna-Cat Brigida about how some regular Houstonians are getting their visas revoked, detained in ICE raids, and more.

ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

University of Houston assistant professor preparing to leave country after ‘unexpected termination’ of visa

Coming home: Erik Payán returns to his family after a month in detention

Houston families left in limbo after Biden program for spouses of US citizens halted

U.S. Citizens twice as likely to be charged with crime in Harris County, data shows

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