Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.

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It doesn’t just protect a person’s liberty and dignity. It’s a humble acknowledgment of our own limitations.

The exaggerated government claims and ensuing public concern about Tren de Aragua’s activities in the United States amount to a classic moral panic.

The country’s backlash against migration stems from a deeper discontent.