ICE’s deportation campaign leaves many agents morally conflicted

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

ICE’s deportation campaign leaves many agents morally conflicted

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Published on Jul 17, 2025, 4:48:01 PM
Total time: 00:51:43

Episode Description

Former and current ICE officials and agents told The Atlantic morale is low due, in part, to the relentless pressure from the Trump administration to arrest people.

After a judge blocked federal agents from carrying out “indiscriminate” raids and denying detainees access to lawyers, an attorney says compliance is “spotty.”

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.