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In Trump's America

We're following the stories of individuals as they navigate the policy and ideological shifts happening during the Trump administration. From an undocumented immigrant to a Nobel Prize winner, here's how immigration affects people. Navigate through their stories here.
A closeup photo of a blonde woman wearing a blue shirt beside her husband, whose face has been blurred for privacy.
Americans’ immigration emergency: Their spouses could be deported or exiled if they seek green cards
A slatted metal prototypes of a border wall is shown, photographed through the border wall in Tijuana, Mexico.
Immigration
Trump signed an order for the wall 2 years ago. The US just ended the longest shutdown ever over it.
People sit on the steps outside Los Angeles immigration court, which has been closed since Dec. 22 due to a partial government shutdown over funding for a southern border wall.
Immigration
This busy LA immigration court is now a ‘ghost town’ in wake of government shutdown
A headshot of Bay Area teen Crista Ramos, who is suing the federal government. She wears a red shirt, has long dark hair, and looks directly into the camera.
California teen leads lawsuit to keep hundreds of thousands of immigrants in US
Supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) hold signs during the Women's March rally in Las Vegas, Jan. 21, 2018.
How higher ed will be a battleground for immigration debates in 2019
People sit on a fence with a blue sky behind them.
10 pivotal moments for US immigration in 2018
A migrant from Honduras stands in front of the border wall with the sun shining behind him
Immigration
After two boys’ murders, migrants and advocates fear new ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
Workers construct border wall.
Immigration
Trump’s demand for border wall raises threat of government shutdown
Men and women sit along a bridge
Immigration
Judge rejects Trump limits on asylum for domestic abuse victims
A man holds a phone with a picture of his granddaughter.
Immigration
US officials reject blame for migrant girl’s death. Advocates point to Trump’s asylum policies.
Syrian refugees look at the camera as they stand in front of their homes at Azraq refugee camp
Limits on refugee resettlement lead to agency closures in Los Angeles
Migrants put their hands in the air as they surrender to a US Border Patrol agent.
Tired of waiting, migrants climb US-Mexico border fence seeking asylum
A mother and son embrace in a library.
Immigration
For some Iranian families separated by the travel ban, this border library offers brief moments of reunion
Migrants sit on top of the US-Mexico border wall.
Immigration
US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions
A large blue and white sign reads "Vote Here" in Spanish, Chinese and English.
Politics
Control of Congress — and verdict on Trump — at stake in US midterms
A large group of male migrants from Central America stand in line for food donations
Commentary
Why does the migrant ‘caravan’ exist? And how did it come to be?
A woman touches a white Jewish star memorial for Tree of Life victim
Immigration
What history reveals about surges in anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant sentiments
A demonstrator wears a mask at rally in Caracas, Venezuela, May 1, 2017.
Global Politics
Trump sees opportunity in Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis as midterms approach
Young girl, shown from behind, with arms outstreched, in room in home
Immigration
The government says it will help reunite families they separated at the border — but not all of them
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Politics
Without evidence, Trump disputes Puerto Rico’s reported hurricane death toll
refugee
Under Trump, US has all but halted admissions for the world’s most persecuted people
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Mom’s sacrifice gives son a better shot at asylum in US
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After deportation from US, Honduran father still waits to reunite with son
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In Trump's America
In New York, volunteers engage in a quiet form of advocacy for immigrants facing deportation
Girl in room with Mother's Day balloon in front of her face
Immigration
This mother, already deported, doesn’t know if she’ll ever be reunited with the daughter taken from her at the US border
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Immigration
US says nearly 2,000 families have been separated at the Mexico border
Young girl walking on lawn, holding teddy bears
Immigration
For this mother and daughter, separated a year ago at the southern border, Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy isn’t new
Photo of a photo of family in front of wall with penguins painted on it
Immigration
The Mexican government says it will help people who are deported, but they often are left to make it on their own
A child traveling with a caravan of migrants from Central America sleeps
Immigration
At the US-Mexico border, migrants face an uncertain wait
Two men hug in room with many people around them
Justice
An immigrant detainee is sent over 1,000 miles away from his family and lawyer — and fights to return
Group, including priest, lined up on street with immigration signs
Justice
A prominent immigrant advocate has been detained by immigration agents in New York City
Woman sitting at table with two small children, holding up phone with another woman on video call
Global Politics
An American family finds their way in Mexico after deportation
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Global Politics
Utah congressional candidate says Facebook ad to ‘build the wall’ was made in error
Woman sitting on grass in front of building with two young children in front of her
Justice
Why this DACA recipient won’t be extending her protected status, but says others should
Man holding up ID card for medical school
Justice
DACA recipients won’t go back into the shadows quietly
Man sitting on bench in front of sweets shop, looking off camera
Conflict
Immigration limbo is a ‘tug of emotions.’ It’s also a mental health issue.
Photograph of a black and white wedding photo, bride laughing in groom's arms
Justice
He’s been deported twice. This third time, his family is leaving the US with him.
Man walks in front of rows of people in suits
Science
Why this Nobel laureate thinks Trump’s science policy will help make China great
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Global Politics
Their lives are changing because of Trump’s immigration policies. Here’s how.
View from back of classroom, with backs of children and teacher in front
Business
In the age of Trump, fewer lenders want to provide this med student with student loans
Man in front of group speaks out to crowd
Justice
It’s good news and bad news for an immigrant advocate facing deportation
Man in front of filing cabinet in crowded office
Justice
Here’s how one New Yorker is helping immigrants — himself included — with government check-ins
Man in suit standing next to school sign
Education
Halfway through med school, undocumented students worry Trump will derail their progress
Man with champagne clinks glasses with three other men
Education
One of the six US immigrant Nobel winners is ‘totally speechless’ over the push to limit immigration