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Claim Text: David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, said the local partnerships, an infusion of federal dollars and new technology had made the dragnet so decentralized that it had attracted less attention.
Simplified Text: David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, stated that local partnerships, federal funding, and new technology decentralized the immigration dragnet, leading to less public attention.
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Claim Maker: David Bier
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "David Bier", "organization": "Cato Institute" }
Subject Tags: Policy Immigration Attributed Statement
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/ice-surge-immigration-arrests.html

A review of dozens of incidents caught on camera reveals a largely invisible crackdown by ICE, with arrests soaring to record highs this summer. Federal agents appeared in routine places, leading to a significant increase in deportations.

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