Trump's mass deportation agenda is at a crossroads as DHS changes leadership
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Trump's mass deportation program continues despite leadership changes at Homeland Security.
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Deportation operations may intensify in your community despite agency leadership transitions.
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Trump's mass deportation agenda faces a pivotal moment as the Department of Homeland Security undergoes leadership changes. Despite the transition, indications suggest the mass deportation operation is intensifying rather than slowing down.
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The Department of Homeland Security is undergoing leadership changes while operations continue.
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