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Trump Administration Delivers 13 Straight Months of Zero Releases at the Border

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The Trump administration has maintained zero releases at the U.S. border for 13 consecutive months, meaning all apprehended individuals are detained pending processing or deportation. This policy represents a dramatic shift from previous administrations' use of alternatives to detention. The enforcement approach affects asylum seekers, migrants, and other individuals encountered at ports of entry and between them.
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