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Democrats seek to limit who can serve as immigration judges amid layoffs from the administration. And, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins a special House election in Tennessee.

Trump’s new immigration ban could expand to include 32 countries: live updates - The proposed travel ban would expand upon the current list of 19 countries from where nationals are restricted from traveling to the U.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says an agreement with the federal government that gives the state access to a federal database on immigration status is a victory for ensuring that only citizens vote.

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In a separate post, Trump accused Biden of having “weaponized the Justice System against [his] Political Opponents” — a tactic frequently used by Trump himself, who has repeatedly demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate Democrats and other officials.

Spend just one day in a few immigration courts across the country, and the high-stakes dramas unfolding within offer a revealing glimpse into the White House’s efforts to reshape the country — and the immigrants whose lives hang in the balance.