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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

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    Here’s why.

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    The cost of mass deportation, measured in Donald TrumpsThe cost of mass deportation, measured in Donald Trumps
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    Trump wants mass deportation? He’d better start making a lot more money.

    By Javier Zarracina and Dara Lind
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    Trump wants to deport all unauthorized immigrants & let the “really good” ones back inTrump wants to deport all unauthorized immigrants & let the “really good” ones back in
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    What Trump just did to the GOP primary: (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

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    Bernie Sanders doesn’t easily fit either side of the immigration debate. Here’s why.Bernie Sanders doesn’t easily fit either side of the immigration debate. Here’s why.
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    Sanders has an old-school labor take on immigration — which has become less popular among Democrats.

    By Dara Lind
    Explainers
    Detaining immigrant families is cruel and inhumane. So why is Obama still doing it?Detaining immigrant families is cruel and inhumane. So why is Obama still doing it?
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    Donald Trump’s lawyer said it’s legal to rape your spouse. Nope.Donald Trump’s lawyer said it’s legal to rape your spouse. Nope.
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    Ivana Trump once accused Donald of raping her in 1989. His lawyer said it would have been totally legal. The really shocking thing? Forty years ago, he would have been right.

    By Dara Lind
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    Donald Trump is more moderate than many GOP voters on immigration. This poll shows why.Donald Trump is more moderate than many GOP voters on immigration. This poll shows why.
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    And Republican politicians should be absolutely terrified.

    By Dara Lind
    Explainers
    Sanctuary cities: The latest anti-immigration panic, explainedSanctuary cities: The latest anti-immigration panic, explained
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    The House just passed a bill to crack down on cities that limit their assistance with federal immigration agents. But do they understand what they’re doing?

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Charleston shooter Dylann Roof’s been charged with a federal hate crimeCharleston shooter Dylann Roof’s been charged with a federal hate crime
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    He’ll be eligible for the death penalty under federal charges. But it might be harder to get.

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