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	Podcast:		1A
	Episode:		The ICE ‘Conveyor Belt’ In Texas
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:28:29
	Publish Date:		2026-02-05 18:55:51
	Description:		Immigration enforcement is arresting a growing number of refugees and detaining them in Texas. It’s a strategy immigration lawyers call a conveyor belt. The number of children in ICE detention has also grown sixfold under the Trump administration – with most being held in Texas. The ICE detention budget grew by billions last year. What’s the effect on refugees? Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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