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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

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    How Congress wants to crack down on migrant kidsHow Congress wants to crack down on migrant kids
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    A new bipartisan bill, supported by the administration, would strip protections from Central American kids

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    The child migrant crisis, explained in 2 minutesThe child migrant crisis, explained in 2 minutes
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    Tens of thousands of children from Central America are arriving alone at our border, posing a major challenge to humanitarian systems that have been in place since World War II. Vox immigration reporter Dara Lind explains in two minutes.

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    What deportation study means for migrant crisisWhat deportation study means for migrant crisis
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    A new study shows family reunification trumps deportation. Does that have implications for the children and families entering the US now?

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    Inside Obama’s $3.7B migrant-crisis planInside Obama’s $3.7B migrant-crisis plan
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    The administration’s asking Congress for only a little money for border security — and a lot to house kids and detain families

    By Dara Lind
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    When Rep. Lewis used a ‘white’ restroom in 1961When Rep. Lewis used a ‘white’ restroom in 1961
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    Rep. John Lewis’ memories of his time in Parchman Prison in Mississippi, where he was held for 37 days for refusing to obey segregation law

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    It’s not whether kids will get deported, it’s whenIt’s not whether kids will get deported, it’s when
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    Saying “most children” will be deported could mean a lot of things

    By Dara Lind
    Immigration
    9000 new US citizens — and one unlikely rescue9000 new US citizens — and one unlikely rescue
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    A look into some of the naturalization ceremonies this Fourth of July

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    Where does your state rank on UFO sightings?Where does your state rank on UFO sightings?
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    And what about when people are sober?

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    Anti-immigrant protests are targeting familiesAnti-immigrant protests are targeting families
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    What happened when a protest outside a Border Patrol station in California got ugly

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    Two maps show the violence driving kids to the USTwo maps show the violence driving kids to the US
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    Children are fleeing the most dangerous places on earth.

    By Dara Lind