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April 11, 2025
Immigration
NatSec

Immigrants on Terror Watchlist Granted Medicaid Benefits.

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❓What Happened: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that a group of 6,300 individuals admitted into the U.S. under the Biden regime were identified to have criminal records or were on the terrorist watchlist and subsequently able to obtain government benefits like Medicaid.

👥 Who’s Involved: The individuals were processed by Border Patrol and identified by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during Joe Biden’s term of office.

📍 Where & When: These incidents have been occurring since at least 2023 within the United States.

💬 Key Quote: The Department of Government Efficiency stated that these paroles “have since been terminated with immediate effect.”

⚠️ Impact: Paroled individuals were able to receive social security numbers and file for work authorization. It was found that 905 individuals accessed Medicaid, 41 collected unemployment benefits, 22 received federal student loans, 409 received tax refunds, and several benefited from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payouts.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has identified a cohort of 6,300 individuals admitted into the United States without legal status who are listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Terrorist Screening Center watchlist or possess criminal records. According to DOGE, almost all of these illegal immigrants were admitted and paroled into the United States by the former Biden government.

Despite lacking official legal status, these paroled individuals filed for work permits and were granted social security numbers. Subsequently, they were able to obtain access to various government benefits, raising concerns regarding eligibility and oversight failures.

Among the identified 6,300 people, 905 were found to be registered for Medicaid, including four individuals on the terrorist watchlist, accruing $276,000 in expenses. Additionally, 41 individuals collected unemployment insurance worth $42,000, and 22 had federal student loans totaling $280,000.

Furthermore, 409 individuals received tax refunds totaling $751,000 in 2024 alone. Several have also reportedly accessed benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, commonly known as food stamps. The investigation into the exact number of SNAP recipients continues.

The Department of Government Efficiency stated that these paroles “have since been terminated with immediate effect.” However, the revelations have prompted questions within the government regarding the rigor of current screening processes and the mechanisms in place for vetting individuals.

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April 11, 2025
Immigration

Court Sides with Trump, Illegal Immigrants Must Register Federally.

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❓What Happened: A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, requiring anyone in the U.S. illegally to register with the federal government and carry documentation.

👥 Who’s Involved: Judge Trevor Neil McFadden, President Donald J. Trump, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem were central figures in this ruling, alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

📍 Where & When: The ruling occurred in a federal court and will go into effect Friday.

💬 Key Quote: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream.”

⚠️ Impact: The ruling enforces a longstanding requirement, extending to non-U.S. citizens who must register and provide fingerprints. Noncompliance can lead to fines, imprisonment, or deportation.

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A federal judge upheld the Trump administration’s policy requiring individuals in the U.S. illegally to register with federal authorities and carry documentation or else face stiff financial and criminal penalties. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Trevor Neil McFadden ruled that a group challenging this requirement lacked the standing necessary for their claims to be considered. The decision will begin to take effect on Friday.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) emphasized that individuals without legal status who have been within U.S. borders for longer than 30 days must comply with this registration requirement. “President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said, reiterating that illegal immigrants should leave the United States before they are either forcibly deported or face other legal action.

President Donald J. Trump‘s imposition of the registration requirement and financial penalties for those who fail to comply is rooted in provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. The legislation outlines various measures to monitor illegal immigrants and encourage them to depart voluntarily.

Adhering to these provisions requires anyone aged 14 and older without legal status to provide their fingerprints and current address. Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days also fall under this mandate. The Trump administration underscores the importance of these laws for maintaining national safety and security.

The registration concept isn’t new, having been applied more stringently after September 11, 2001. Back then, males 16 and older from select countries were required to register, a program that was later suspended in 2011 and ultimately dissolved in 2016.

The DHS has been proactive in notifying illegal immigrants since February, warning of substantial consequences for those who fail to comply.

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April 11, 2025
Economy
News

China Imposes 125% Tariffs, Accuses Trump of ‘Bullying and Coercion.’

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❓What Happened: China increased tariffs on U.S. goods to 125 percent in response to U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products.

👥 Who’s Involved: China, the United States, President Donald J. Trump, and the Chinese Ministry of Finance.

📍 Where & When: The announcement was made on Friday.

💬 Key Quote: “The U.S.’s imposition of abnormally high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules…” claims China’s Ministry of Finance.

⚠️ Impact: U.S. products, including soybeans, pharmaceutical drugs, and airplanes, are affected; tensions between the two nations rise, with implications for international trade systems.

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Beijing is striking back against the United States, imposing a 125 percent tariff on American goods. The move follows U.S. President Donald J. Trump clarifying on Thursday that the effective tariff rate on Chinese imports now stands at 145 percent, up from the previous 125 percent.

Among American goods falling under the new Chinese import duties are soybeans, pharmaceuticals, and aircraft. The duty on soybeans is likely to be the most impactful, as while China exports far more to the United States than it imports, the American goods that China does buy tend to be agricultural.

In announcing the new trade measures, the  Chinese Ministry of Finance accused the United States of violating international trade norms and engaging in economic coercion. “The U.S.’s imposition of abnormally high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules,” claimed the ministry.

The U.S. had cited China’s involvement in the fentanyl trade as a factor for the tariff increase. President Donald J. Trump has been vocal about what he perceives as China’s long-standing unfair trade practices against the U.S., cautioning Beijing against further retaliation. Trump’s recent statements emphasize the need for China to recognize that its economic practices are unsustainable.

In response to the U.S. tariffs, Chinese officials maintain that the new rates leave no viable market for American exports to China. “If the U.S. continues to impose tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the U.S., China will ignore it,” the Chinese ministry remarked. However, it is important to note that China—a surplus economy—is far more reliant on the U.S. purchasing Chinese goods than vice-versa.

China appears to have halted efforts to defend its currency, the yuan Renminbi, against the U.S. tariffs. After initially devaluing earlier in the week, the yuan began to appreciate again last night. Notably, the Chinese purposefully devalue the yuan to give the country’s exports a competitive advantage in global trade.

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April 10, 2025
Crime
News

Florida AG Charges Attempted Trump Assassin Ryan Routh.

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❓What Happened: Charges filed in Florida against Ryan Routh for an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump.

👥 Who’s Involved: Ryan Routh, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

📍 Where & When: Assassination attempt at West Palm Beach golf course, Florida; charges announced on Thursday.

💬 Key Quote: Uthmeier highlighted Bondi’s role, stating she was “instrumental in preserving Florida’s sovereign authority to do what is right and bring justice where it is due.”

⚠️ Impact: Routh faces serious charges, including first-degree attempted murder and terrorism.

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Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, announced on Thursday that Ryan Routh is being charged in connection with his alleged assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump. The charges come after difficulties were noted in prosecuting the case under the former Biden-Harris regime, according to Uthmeier. He acknowledged the efforts of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in maintaining Florida’s ability to bring the prosecution, indicating her role as crucial in the proceedings.

Ryan Routh has been charged with first-degree attempted murder and a terrorism offense. Law enforcement alleges that Routh had intentions to target Trump while he was at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, during the 2024 election campaign.

This incident has led to attention on the security measures surrounding the President, especially in relation to his frequent visits to the golf course in West Palm Beach. Following Routh’s arrest, President Trump briefly halted his golfing activities but resumed them following his election victory last November.

Routh is also being charged with similar crimes on the federal level, with his trial yet to begin. Court documents revealed earlier his week showed that he attempted to source anti-aircraft missiles from Ukraine to target President Trump’s private aircraft.

Having served as an attempted recruiter of foreign mercenaries for Ukraine, Routh had deep ties to the Eastern European country and has visited it extensively, also having contacts with the Ukrainian military.

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April 10, 2025
Lawfare

Judge Greenlights Defamation Suit Against Trump for Central Park Five Comments.

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❓What Happened: A judge allowed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to proceed.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, Korey Wise, and Judge Wendy Beetlestone.

📍 Where & When: Philadelphia, ruling made on Thursday.

💬 Key Quote: “The Plaintiffs seek to correct the record and clear their names once again,” said Shanin Specter, lawyer for the plaintiffs.

⚠️ Impact: The case looks to address Trump’s statements about the plaintiffs during the 2024 presidential election.

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President Donald J. Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit concerning statements about the Central Park Five after a federal judge on Thursday determined the legal action can proceed. Philadelphia-based U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled that the claims presented sufficient evidence to advance.

The lawsuit was initiated in October by five individuals—Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, and Korey Wise—who were convicted in 1989 of brutally attacking and sexually assaulting a female jogger in Central Park. They were exonerated in 2002 after a confession by another man, accompanied by DNA evidence linking him to the victim’s sexual assault—although it remains unclear whether others may have played a role in the attack prior to the sexual assault.

The victim remains convinced that more than one person was involved, and police and prosecutors have defended their case against the Five.

The legal action claims that Trump made false and damaging statements about the group. In the past, Trump had publicly advocated for the death penalty for the men. During the 2024 presidential campaign, he asserted that the Five had confessed to murder—a claim they deny. Trump’s legal defense maintains that his remarks are shielded by First Amendment rights.

The controversy was a focal topic during a presidential debate between Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump insisted that the Central Park Five had admitted guilt, linking them to severe violence against a victim and suggesting contradictions in their pleas.

However, Judge Beetlestone believes that “an objective assessment” would classify Trump’s statement as false. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Shanin Specter, reiterated the group’s efforts to rectify public perception and clear their reputations following the lawsuit’s filing.

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April 10, 2025
Economy
News

Trump’s Deregulation Moves Projected to Save Average Family $11,000.

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❓What Happened: The Trump Administration has initiated measures to cut down on federal regulations, projecting substantial cost savings for American families.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump and various federal agencies are involved in deregulatory actions.

📍 Where & When: Actions have been implemented across the United States since the beginning of President Trump’s second term.

💬 Key Quote: “The administration expects major cost savings from the President’s aggressive deregulatory agenda as firms respond to the improved business environment over the next several years.” — Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).

⚠️ Impact: The deregulatory measures could result in a total saving of approximately $935 billion, aiding both households and businesses.

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The Trump Administration’s actions to reduce the administrative state could translate into nearly $11,000 in savings for a family of four. One significant aspect of this effort involved President Donald J. Trump immediately halting all unfinalized rules from the Joe Biden era upon taking office, which saved Americans over $180 billion, or around $2,100 per family of four.

Significant savings are also projected from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rollback of tailpipe emission regulations for light- and medium-duty vehicles and modifications and the Department of Transportation rollback of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. These actions are expected to account for $755 billion in total savings, equating to approximately $8,800 per family of four.

In addition to these steps, the administration is employing a “10-to-1” deregulatory initiative. This policy mandates that each new proposed rule requires eliminating ten existing ones, amplifying the deregulatory momentum established in the president’s first term. During that period, a “two-for-one” minimum rule led to the removal of 5.5 existing regulations for each significant new one enacted.

President Trump has also managed to save Americans money by crushing inflation, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing the biggest drop in prices in half a decade in March.

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April 10, 2025
William Upton
Corruption
Crime
Data

DOGE Finds Massive Unemployment Fraud with Alleged Babies and 115-Year-Olds Claiming Benefits.

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❓What Happened: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has found an estimated $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments, prompting the Department of Labor (DOL) to launch a recovery effort.

👥 Who’s Involved: DOGE, DOL, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and state unemployment offices.

📍 Where & When: The United States, April 9, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “The Labor Department is committed to recovering Americans’ stolen tax dollars. We will catch these thieves and keep working to root out egregious fraud—accountability is here,” said Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer regarding the data exposing large-scale unemployment fraud.

⚠️ Impact: The DOGE data has spurred the DOL to launch an investigation and recovery effort regarding fraudulently claimed unemployment payments. If criminal negligence is found, this could significantly impact state unemployment offices that administer payments.

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The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has found an estimated $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments, with some recipients being either impossibly young or impossibly old. Now in possession of the DOGE data, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) says it is investigating the fraudulent claims and will recover the stolen money.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DOGE unveiled their review of unemployment payments found that “24.5k people over 115 years old claimed $59M in benefits,” “28k people between 1 and 5 years old claimed $254M in benefits,” and “9.7k people with birth dates over 15 years in the future claimed $69M in benefits.”

Notably, the oldest living American is 114 years old, meaning there are certainly not nearly 25,000 people over 115. Also, U.S. employment laws bar child labor, meaning no American between the ages of one and five years old—as DOGE found—should be able to collect unemployment, nor should anyone not yet born, as with the “birth dates over 15 years in the future” cohort.

“This is another incredible discovery by the DOGE team, finding nearly $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments,” United States Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a statement addressing the DOGE data. “The Labor Department is committed to recovering Americans’ stolen tax dollars. We will catch these thieves and keep working to root out egregious fraud—accountability is here.”

Allegations of wide-scale unemployment fraud have been suspected for decades at the state level. Several prior investigations into unemployment data point to state workers—either through incompetence or intentional negligence—allowing the scams to continue until their public exposure.

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April 10, 2025
Editorial
News

Trump Crushes Inflation, Biggest Drop in Consumer Prices in Half a Decade.

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❓What Happened: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March showed a decrease of 0.1 percent month-over-month, leading to a year-over-year increase of 2.4 percent, below expectations. Core CPI also reported lower than anticipated figures, rising only 0.1 percent month-over-month.

👥 Who’s Involved: The report, used by economic policymakers, notably involves Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as part of their assessment for monetary policy adjustments.

📍 Where & When: The data pertains to the United States, specifically for March, as reported today.

💬 Key Quote: “Just out: ‘INFLATION IS DOWN!!!'” — President Donald J. Trump on Truth Social.

⚠️ Impact: These figures are crucial for understanding inflation trends, potentially influencing Federal Reserve policy, the financial markets, and economic decisions.

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March showed a decline, indicating that inflation continues to subside. Notably, this suggests that the tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump in February and March, ahead of his “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on April 2, caused little, if any, inflationary pressure.

According to the data, the headline CPI fell by 0.1 percent month-over-month, diverging from the anticipated 0.1 percent increase. Over the past year, the CPI rose by 2.4 percent, slightly below the predicted 2.5 percent gain and the lowest year-over-year increase since September.

The White is celebrating the positive economic news, with President Donald J. Trump posting on Truth Social: “Just out: ‘INFLATION IS DOWN!!!'”

Falling energy prices had a notable impact, easing inflationary pressure as the energy CPI dropped by 2.4 percent in March. This decrease was driven to a significant extent by a 6.3 percent reduction in gasoline prices, offsetting hikes in electricity and natural gas costs.

The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased just 0.1 percent in March, also below expectations of a 0.3 percent rise. On a yearly basis, the core CPI saw a 2.8 percent increase, the lowest since March 2021. Within the core CPI, sectors such as personal care, medical care, education, and apparel experienced price rises, while airline fares and used car prices declined.

The subdued inflation figures come amid economic discussions around tariff impacts and potential recession risks tied to energy prices. These CPI results are significant for the Federal Reserve, which closely monitors inflation to inform interest rate decisions. Lower-than-expected inflation may move the central bank to begin reducing interest rates.

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April 10, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
UK

Leftist Govt Cancels Funding for Muslim Child Rape Gang Probes.

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❓What Happened: Britain’s leftist government has scrapped millions for inquiries into child grooming gang inquiries.

👥 Who’s Involved: The Labour Party, the Home Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls Jess Phillips, Sir Trevor Phillips.

📍 Where & When: The announcement was made in London at the British parliament on April 8.

💬 Key Quote:  “[I]t’s so obvious that they’re not doing this because of the demographic of the people involved… largely Pakistani Muslim in background, and also in Labour-held seats and councils who would be offended by it,” – Sir Trevor Phillips.

⚠️ Impact: It is now unlikely the five towns and cities will be able to carry out a full inquiry into the extent of Muslim grooming gangs and their activity.

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Britain’s leftist Labour Party government has scrapped its promised plans to launch at least five local inquiries into the activities of predominantly Muslim, Pakistani-heritage child rape gangs in several cities. Many believe that the party scrapped them to avoid alienating Muslim voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

The government has dropped the $6.4 million promised to support the five inquiries based upon a prior inquiry that took place in the city of Telford. Home Office Minister Jess Phillips attempted to defend the move, saying that the government was adopting a “flexible approach.”

Sir Trevor Phillips, former chairman of the government’s Equality and Human Rights Commission, said the decision was likely motivated by a desire to placate Muslim voters. “[I]t’s so obvious that they’re not doing this because of the demographic of the people involved… largely Pakistani Muslim in background, and also in Labour-held seats and councils who would be offended by it,” he said. 

He added that the issue has become an “open goal” for those on the right as Labour has put barriers around issues like grooming gangs and talks very little about the issue.

Grooming gangs became a focal point earlier this year, with polling in January showing that nearly half the population of the country believes the media covered up the scandals due to political correctness. A report published that same month revealed that at least 96 child rape gang members remain at large.

The brutal treatment of the mostly white, working-class girls who were victimized by the gangs included being pimped to dozens or even hundreds of men, being made to take drugs like heroin, and torture.

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April 9, 2025
Education
Immigration

USCIS Will Scrutinize the Social Media of Student Visa Applicants for Pro-Terrorism Views.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now screen the social media histories of visa applicants to determine any support or interaction with terrorist organizations, particularly focusing on anti-Semitic terrorism.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and visa applicants, particularly students and those seeking permanent residency. Leftist groups on college campuses are also reacting.

📍 Where & When: The new screening measures are effective immediately across the United States.

💬 Key Quote: “There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here,” stated Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.

⚠️ Impact: Hundreds of student visas have been revoked, prompting legal challenges and protests from leftist groups.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new framework for screening social media accounts of immigrants applying for specific visas and residency permissions. This move, effective immediately, is intended to identify applicants who support or engage with terrorist organizations connected to anti-Semitic activities. The new USCIS measures result from an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump, tasking the agency with enhancing scrutiny of foreign nationals aiming to enter the United States.

USCIS’s decision aligns with the Trump administration’s effort to bar those who share views consistent with organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and others linked to anti-Semitic violence from obtaining entry into the U.S., especially on student visas. Under this new guidance, applicants for lawful permanent residency and student visas will undergo additional layers of examination.

“There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here,” said Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, the parent agency of USCIS. Notably, the Trump administration has stated that the new policy has resulted in the cancellation of numerous student visas, drawing protests from leftist groups on college campuses.

Several foreign students who’ve had their visas and permanent residency status revoked are attempting to challenge the action in court. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and “pro-Hamas” activist, successfully obtained an order from U.S. District Court Judge Jesse M. Furman last month, preventing—for now—his deportation from the United States.

Likewise, Momodou Taal, a former student of Cornell University and a dual national of the United Kingdom and the Gambia, attempted to challenge his deportation after his visa was canceled due to social media posts urging the “destruction” of the U.S. However, Taal ultimately self-deported after a federal judge denied his request for an order barring his removal from the country.

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