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September 16, 2025
Immigration
News

‘Passport Killer’ Bill Put Forward to Strip Terrorist Supporters of Travel Docs.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Republicans are looking to advance a bill that would allow the Secretary of State to revoke the passports of people accused of aiding terrorist groups.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The bill could be advanced during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in Washington, D.C., this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This bill is not just a reform for today, or for President Trump; it is a lasting framework that will strengthen the State Department and benefit every commander-in-chief who follows.” – Brian Mast

🎯IMPACT: The bill seeks to amend the Passport Act of 1926 to block international travel for those providing “material support” to foreign terrorist organizations, though critics warn it could be misused to silence dissent.

IN FULL

House Republicans are moving to advance a bill titled “No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers,” which would allow the Secretary of State to revoke the passports of Americans accused of supporting foreign terrorist organizations. Introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), the measure seeks to amend the Passport Act of 1926 to block international travel for those providing “material support” to such groups.

“This bill is not just a reform for today, or for President Trump; it is a lasting framework that will strengthen the State Department and benefit every commander-in-chief who follows,” Mast argues.

The bill defines “material support” broadly, including financial aid, lodging, weapons, transportation, and “expert advice or assistance.” Exceptions are made for medicine and religious materials. Notably, people whose passports are revoked would be allowed to appeal.

The definition of material support was expanded during the Trump administration to include links to international drug trafficking. Supporters of the bill argue it would strengthen national security by restricting the movements of people connected to terrorism or transnational criminal networks.

The highly controversial Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized the proposal, saying it would allow the State Department to unilaterally revoke passports without requiring formal charges or convictions.

The bill comes amid a broader crackdown on people accused of supporting terrorism. In April, a federal judge approved the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and former Columbia University student who organized “pro-Hamas” demonstrations. The Trump administration argued that Khalil’s activism endangered public safety and violated immigration laws. However, just months later, a liberal judge stopped the administration from deporting Khalil and others.

The Trump administration has been dramatically increasing deportation efforts across the board. As of July, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was deporting approximately 1,300 individuals per day, one of the highest rates in U.S. history.

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September 15, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Immigrant Beheads Hotel Manager, Trump Responds.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: A hotel manager in Dallas, Texas, Chandra Nagamallaiah, was brutally murdered by an illegal alien.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victim, Chandra Nagamallaiah, the perpetrator—an illegal alien from Cuba, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The murder took place in Dallas, Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Rest assured, the time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The killing has redoubled calls for stricter immigration enforcement.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has condemned the brutal killing of an Indian hotel manager, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, in Dallas, allegedly by a Cuban illegal immigrant. Nagamallaiah, 50, was reportedly attacked with a machete by his co-worker, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, and decapitated following an argument over a broken washing machine.

On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “This individual was previously arrested for terrible crimes, including child sex abuse, grand theft auto, and false imprisonment, but was released back into our Homeland under incompetent Joe Biden because Cuba did not want such an evil person in their Country.”

“Rest assured, the time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch!” he added, stating that Cobos-Martinez will be charged with first-degree murder.

The murder occurred in front of the victim’s wife and child at the Downtown Suites Motel, where both men worked.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the accused had a final order of removal and was previously held at a detention facility in Dallas before being released in January when Cuban authorities refused repatriation due to his criminal background.

The case has sparked renewed attention to the broader issue of criminal illegal aliens. In recent months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up arrests of illegals with serious criminal records. The Trump administration has struck deals with third countries, such as Swaziland, to take migrants like Cobos-Martinez who cannot easily be deported to their home countries.

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September 12, 2025
Immigration
News

State Dept Bars Entry to Foreigners Glorifying Violence, Hatred After Kirk Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The State Department says it will take action against foreign visa holders and visa applicants who “glorify violence and hatred” in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, foreign visa holders and applicants, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The assassination occurred on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, with the State Department visa warning issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” said Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

🎯IMPACT: The U.S. State Department has directed consular officials to take appropriate action against foreigners praising or rationalizing the event.

IN FULL

The State Department has issued a strong statement to those seeking immigrant visas following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, warning that “foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome” in the United States.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the matter in a Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.”

He further added, “I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action. Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the [State Department] can protect the American people.”

The politically-motivated assassination occurred on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where 22-year-old Tyler Robinson allegedly shot Kirk from approximately 200 yards away using a high-powered rifle. Kirk, 31, was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

President Donald J. Trump announced early Friday morning that Robinson had been taken into custody by law enforcement. The 22-year-old will be arraigned in a Utah court next Tuesday. He is set to face charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.

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September 12, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Injured ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Illegal Immigrant After Being Dragged by Car.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer opened fire, killing an illegal immigrant who attempted to evade arrest and dragged an officer with his car.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE officers, including one injured officer, and an illegal immigrant suspect with a history of reckless driving.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday in Franklin Park, a suburb about 18 miles west of Chicago.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are praying for the speedy recovery of our law enforcement officer. He followed his training, used appropriate force, and properly enforced the law to protect the public and law enforcement,” said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights the dangers faced by ICE officers amid an ongoing immigration enforcement operation in Chicago called “Midway Blitz.”

IN FULL

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot an illegal immigrant suspect in Franklin Park, Illinois, on Friday. The illegal immigrant, who had a history of reckless driving, attempted to evade arrest by driving his car at the officers, striking and dragging one of them.

According to DHS, the officer opened fire after feeling his life was in danger. Both the officer and the illegal immigrant were transported to a local hospital, where the suspect was pronounced dead.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “We are praying for the speedy recovery of our law enforcement officer. He followed his training, used appropriate force, and properly enforced the law to protect the public and law enforcement.”

The incident occurred during ICE’s “Midway Blitz,” an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago. McLaughlin also highlighted the challenges officers face, citing “viral social media videos and activists encouraging illegal aliens to resist law enforcement” as increasing risks for ICE personnel.

The injured officer is expected to make a full recovery after having suffered lacerations and significant leg injuries.

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September 12, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Dem Rep. Crockett Dismisses Woman Murdered by Illegal as ‘Random Dead Person.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) dismissed Kayla Hamilton, a young woman murdered by an MS-13 illegal immigrant, as a “random dead person” during a House Judiciary Committee markup on a bill named in Hamilton’s honor.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC), Kayla Hamilton, and her family.

📍WHEN & WHERE: During a House Judiciary Committee markup session.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Stop just throwing a random dead person’s name on something for your own political expediency.” – Jasmine Crockett

🎯IMPACT: Crockett’s comments sparked backlash, with Congressman Fry calling them “disgusting rhetoric” and demanding an apology to Kayla Hamilton’s family.

IN FULL

During a House Judiciary Committee markup session, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) dismissed Kayla Hamilton, a young woman murdered by an MS-13 illegal immigrant, as a “random dead person.” The comments came in response to a bill, the Kayla Hamilton Act, named in honor of the victim.

Kayla Hamilton, 20, was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by Walter Javier Martinez, a 17-year-old migrant who entered the U.S. under Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) status. Martinez was sentenced to 70 years in prison earlier this year.

Crockett criticized the naming of legislation after victims, complaining, “Stop just throwing a random dead person’s name on something for your own political expediency.” She further accused Republicans of exploiting killings by migrants for political purposes, claiming, “Y’all find one terrible situation that took place, and then you say that person’s name, and you wear it out, and you make it political.”

Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC), the sponsor of the Kayla Hamilton Act, condemned Crockett’s remarks, stating, “To dismiss her life so callously is not only disgusting rhetoric, it’s shameful behavior. Let me be clear: Kayla Hamilton was not just a random person. She was a young woman with a family and a future.” Fry called for a public apology from Crockett to Kayla’s family and other Americans affected by crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

The Kayla Hamilton Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess whether unaccompanied alien children pose a danger to themselves or their communities before being released. Kayla’s mother, Tammy Nobles, expressed support for the legislation, stating, “If that had happened in the case of Kayla’s murderer, authorities would have known he was an MS-13 gang member.”

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September 11, 2025
Immigration

Over 140,000 Americans Have Applied to Work for ICE Since July.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seen a surge of interest in its recruitment efforts, with 141,000 applications and 18,000 tentative job offers since late July.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, President Donald J. Trump, ICE, and applicants from across the country, including retired law enforcement officers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recruitment efforts began in late July, with operations conducted in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Americans are answering their country’s call to serve and help remove murderers, pedophiles, rapists, terrorists, and gang members from our country.” – Kristi Noem

🎯IMPACT: The recruitment push bolsters ICE’s manpower for mass deportations.

IN FULL

The Trump administration’s recruitment drive to bolster the number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers is making significant headway, with 141,000 applications and 18,000 tentative job offers since the campaign began in late July. The Trump administration initiated the effort to expand ICE’s operational capacity, offering incentives such as $50,000 sign-on bonuses, student loan forgiveness, and enhanced retirement benefits.

“ICE has received more than 141,000 applications from patriotic Americans who want to defend the homeland by removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the U.S. We have already given more than 18,000 tentative job offers,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem stated, adding: “Americans are answering their country’s call to serve and help remove murderers, pedophiles, rapists, terrorists, and gang members from our country.”

ICE agents have undertaken a number of large-scale immigration enforcement actions in major cities like Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., targeting foreigners in the country illegally who have criminal charges or convictions. New detention centers, such as “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida, have been established to hold illegals before deportation.

Notably, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed by President Donald J. Trump in July, funds 10,000 new ICE positions and eliminates the age cap for applicants—aimed at encouraging retired law enforcement officers to consider joining the agency.

The National Pulse reported on Monday that ICE is launching a major immigration enforcement operation in Chicago—dubbed the ‘Midway Blitz’—which is utilizing a U.S. Navy facility on Lake Michigan just north of the Democrat-controlled city. “This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” DHS stated on X (formerly Twitter).

DHS has also encouraged self-deportation through the retooled CBP Home app.

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September 10, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
World

Conor McGregor Slams Government ‘Traitors’ Pushing to Replace Irish With Migrants.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: UFC legend and Irish presidential contender Conor McGregor has slammed Ireland’s Finance Minister as a “traitor” for saying mass migration is needed to solve Ireland’s demographic problems.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Conor McGregor, Finance Minister Paschal Donohue, the Irish government, the Irish people, and immigrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: McGregor made his statements on X (formerly Twitter) on September 10.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Get this Ireland, we need more people hurriedly brought in, under full government subsidy, in order to support the hordes we are currently bringing in, on full government subsidy,” McGregor sarcastically observed.

🎯IMPACT: Donohue’s remarks reflect a broader dogma among many Western politicians that mass migration can be used to keep population levels rising despite low birthrates, regardless of the impact on native populations and social cohesion.

IN FULL

UFC legend Conor McGregor, who is seeking the Irish presidency, attacked the Irish government’s immigration policy following the publication of a Department of Finance report pushing mass migration as a solution to Ireland’s ageing population.

In a post on X, the former UFC champion labelled the Finance Minister Paschal Donohue a “WEAK, TREACHEROUS, TRAITOR,” accusing him of endangering the Irish people through unsustainable immigration policies.

“Get this Ireland, we need more people hurriedly brought in, under full government subsidy, in order to support the hordes we are currently bringing in, on full government subsidy,” McGregor sarcastically observed. “In the memory of Aisling Murphy, we refuse this endangerment to our sovereign, indigenous people of Ireland!” he added, referring to a young Irishwoman murdered by a migrant in 2022.

Specifically, McGregor’s remarks came in response to The Future Forty: Ireland’s Demographic Outlook, a new government report warning that declining birthrates will lead to a shrinking workforce and increased pressure on public finances. Ireland’s fertility rate has dropped from 2.6 to just 1.53 births per woman over the past four decades, and is expected to fall to 1.3 by 2038.

The report notes that immigration is now the “sole driver” of labor force growth. However, critics like McGregor argue that the strategy places a disproportionate strain on infrastructure and threatens Irish cultural identity. The Department of Finance acknowledged that mass migration could lead to infrastructure bottlenecks and stressed the need for contingency planning. Chief Economist John McCarthy has also admitted that population pressure is a significant factor behind Ireland’s housing crisis.

Despite these concerns, Donohoe has previously dismissed calls to encourage higher birth rates among Irish families, stating in 2024 that “we still have a population that’s growing.” Ireland’s population passed 5.3 million last year, bolstered by a record net immigration of 79,300.

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September 10, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Anti-ICE Rioter Faces Eight Years in Prison for Spitting in Officer’s Face.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Portland man was charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly spitting in the officer’s face during an anti-ICE protest.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Devin Patrick Montgomery, 49, federal officers, and anti-ICE protesters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland, Oregon, during the ongoing protests.

🎯IMPACT: Montgomery faces up to eight years in prison if convicted. Federal authorities have charged 26 protesters with various offenses since the demonstrations began.

IN FULL

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Devin Patrick Montgomery, 49, of Portland, Oregon, with assaulting a federal officer during an anti-ICE protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Montgomery allegedly spat in a federal officer’s face after being detained for illegally operating a drone above the facility, according to the DOJ.

The Federal Protective Service (FPS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), observed Montgomery flying a drone in a restricted area above the ICE facility. Officers informed him of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions, but Montgomery refused to comply and continued operating the drone. When approached, he reportedly became belligerent, cursed at officers, and claimed he had the right to operate the drone. After his arrest, Montgomery allegedly spat in the face of one of the officers.

Video footage shared on social media showed Montgomery resisting orders and being verbally aggressive with officers. Several federal agents were needed to take him into custody. Protesters, many of whom are linked to Antifa networks, harassed the officers during the incident, according to the footage.

Since the anti-ICE occupation began on June 7, federal authorities have charged 26 protesters with crimes, including assault on a federal officer, arson, and possession of destructive devices. Some incidents involved serious violence, such as attempting to harm officers with knives and large rocks. Sixteen of the defendants face charges of assaulting federal officers. Additionally, 109 citations have been issued, which could prevent protesters from returning to the site.

Montgomery was released from custody pending further court proceedings. Amid ongoing violence at the ICE facility, President Donald J. Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to restore order. Local police are largely not responding in the area, citing low staffing levels and Portland’s sanctuary city policies.

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Migrant Crime
September 8, 2025
Immigration

ICE Has Initiated ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Against Illegals in This Sanctuary City:

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago to detain illegal immigrants with criminal histories.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D), and ICE.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Monday, September 8, 2025, targeting Chicago, Illinois.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets.” – DHS

🎯IMPACT: Over 1,000 arrests have been made in Chicago this year, with the operation focusing on reducing crime and enforcing immigration laws.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago, Illinois, as part of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to remove millions of illegal immigrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden. The operation aims to detain illegal immigrants with criminal records, targeting those who have been protected under Illinois’ sanctuary policies.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the operation on Monday morning, stating that it would focus on individuals who have taken advantage of the state’s policies to evade federal immigration laws. DHS specifically criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) for shielding “criminal illegal aliens” and allowing them to remain on American streets.

“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” DHS stated on X (formerly Twitter). The operation was launched from a naval base on Lake Michigan several miles north of Chicago. The effort comes in the wake of the tragic death of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run by a Guatemalan illegal immigrant.

“DHS is launching Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham, who was killed in Illinois by a criminal illegal alien who should have never been in our country. This operation will target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in Chicago,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. She added: “For years, Governor Pritzker and his fellow sanctuary politicians released Tren de Aragua gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers on Chicago’s streets—putting American lives at risk and making Chicago a magnet for criminals. President Trump and Secretary Noem have a clear message: no city is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens.”

ICE has reported over 1,000 arrests in Chicago so far this year. The city is home to an estimated 150,000 illegal immigrants, representing about eight percent of households. Gov. Pritzker has vowed to challenge the federal government’s actions in court, while President Trump has hinted at deploying National Guard troops to support ICE agents and address crime in the city.

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September 8, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
SCOTUS

Supreme Court Authorizes Expanded ICE Raids.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to allow the Trump administration to continue immigration raids in Los Angeles, California.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the Supreme Court.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., relevant to the Los Angeles area.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Immigration stops based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence have been an important component of U.S. immigration enforcement for decades, across several presidential administrations.” – Justice Brett Kavanaugh

🎯IMPACT: The decision allows ICE to continue its operations while an appeals court reviews the case.

IN FULL

The United States Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume large-scale immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles, California. In July, U.S. District Court Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong—appointed to the bench by former President Joe Biden—issued an order preventing ICE from conducting raids at L.A.-area Home Depots, car washes, warehouses, and other commercial facilities without demonstrating probable cause to do so.

Monday’s ruling stays the District Court order, which had been previously upheld by a federal appellate court, effectively allowing ICE to resume raids based on broad demographic criteria such as the prevalence of Spanish-speaking workers.

“Immigration stops based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence have been an important component of U.S. immigration enforcement for decades, across several presidential administrations,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in his concurring opinion to the six-to-three court majority. “The interests of individuals who are illegally in the country in avoiding being stopped by law enforcement for questioning is ultimately an interest in evading the law. That is not an especially weighty legal interest.”

The majority opinion stressed that the Immigration and Nationality Act specifically allows U.S. immigration officials broad authority to determine whether a foreign national is legally allowed in the country. This broad authority, according to the high court, includes the use of factors such as race, ethnicity, specific locations like bus stops, the type of work performed, and speaking Spanish.

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