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cover of episode DHS job cuts, Travel troubles under Trump, Sudan Civil War latest

DHS job cuts, Travel troubles under Trump, Sudan Civil War latest

2025/3/22
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The Department of Homeland Security is reducing jobs in its civil rights and immigration oversight offices, citing that these offices obstruct immigration enforcement.
  • DHS is cutting jobs at its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and other oversight offices.
  • These offices are accused of obstructing immigration enforcement with bureaucratic hurdles.
  • The Trump administration views watchdogs as impediments, questioning their authority over agencies.

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The Department of Homeland Security makes cuts to its office for civil rights and civil liberties and other oversight offices, saying these offices slow down enforcement. Immigration officials at checkpoints are detaining travelers to the US over what were once minor visa violations. Sudan's military has retaken the seat of the country's government after nearly two years.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)