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How To Build A Police State (With The Supreme Court’s Blessing)

July 19, 2025·52 min·5 clips

Stephen Miller screamed at ICE directors to prioritize quantity over quality, sparking a dramatic escalation in immigration raids.

Dahlia Lithwick interviews Aaron Reikland-Melnick about the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, including increased raids, racial profiling, and massive funding for detention and deportation. They discuss the Supreme Court's role in enabling these policies and the broader implications for civil liberties and the rule of law.

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