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Raul A. Reyes

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L.A. County will ban masked #ICE immigration agents. The feds almost certainly won't listen.

‘“It’s a fundamental right of everybody to know who is arresting you... We need them to unmask.”

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L.A. County will ban masked immigrations agents. The feds almost certainly won't listen

County officials are gearing up for a fight with the Trump administration that will likely end up in court.

www.latimes.com

December 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

My column for Newsweek: "Why is the U.S. punishing legal immigrants?"

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Why Is the US Punishing Legal Immigrants? | Opinion

Our country does not need new guidelines that go beyond CDC recommendations on immigrant admissibility.

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November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Raul A. Reyes

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My column for the L.A. Times : "ICE is grabbing U.S. citizens, defying its own rules and the Constitution."

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Contributor: ICE is grabbing U.S. citizens, defying its own rules and the Constitution

Americans have been tackled, tased, beaten and shot by immigration authorities. The government has issued news releases about the cases and also denied they are happening.

www.latimes.com

November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

CNN: Latinos overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump’s second term so far.

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Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains | CNN Politics

A year after President Donald Trump’s re-election, Republicans are already seeing their gains among Latino voters erode, recent election results and polling suggest. Here’s what’s changed and what it ...

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November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

‘Latinos Hate Donald Trump’: CNN’s Harry Enten Shocked at President’s ‘Massive’ Approval Rating Nosedive

"Trump’s once-remarkable gains with Latino voters have collapsed amid his immigration crackdown."

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‘Latinos Hate Donald Trump’: CNN’s Harry Enten Shocked at President’s ‘Massive’ Approval Rating Nosedive

Enten was left shocked as he looked at polling that showed Trump’s once-remarkable gains with Latino voters now completely underwater.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

My latest for @nbcnews.com : The 'poor man's Titanic' reveals long-forgotten and fascinating history.

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The 'poor man's Titanic' reveals long-forgotten and fascinating history

"Deeper Than the Ocean," award-winning author Mirta Ojito's debut novel, centers around the Valbanera shipwreck and the rich immigrant history that's been largely forgotten.

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November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

Washington Post: How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with #Latino voters.

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How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with Latino voters

The president’s deportation policies, along with high prices and changes in who turned out to vote propelled a shift in this year’s election.

www.washingtonpost.com

November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

NY Times Editorial Board: "Being #Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime."

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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/o...

Opinion | Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime

www.nytimes.com

October 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM

Raul A. Reyes

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“What is happening to undocumented immigrants is also happening to U.S. citizens, which means that this can happen to anyone, to all of us, at any period of time."

Congressional Democrats Investigate Arrests of Americans During Raids.

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Congressional Democrats Investigate Arrests of Americans During Raids

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October 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

Politico: Why Is ICE So Aggressive Now? A Former ICE Chief Explains.

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Why Is ICE So Aggressive Now? A Former ICE Chief Explains.

ICE used to arrest the “worst first.” Under the new Trump administration, “those rules are gone,” says a former ICE chief.

www.politico.com

October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

L.A. County Declares State of Emergency Over #Immigration Raids.

The move would allow county officials to provide financial aid to those affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

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L.A. County Declares State of Emergency Over Immigration Raids

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October 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

My column for the @latimes.com : "Do we really want armed 18-year-olds on #ICE raids?"

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Contributor: Do we really want armed 18-year-olds on ICE raids?

Many people are expressing interest in joining ICE, which makes recent changes in the agency's hiring and recruiting practices all the more troubling.

www.latimes.com

October 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM

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Los Angeles Times

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Contributor: Do we really want armed 18-year-olds on ICE raids?

Many people are expressing interest in joining ICE, which makes recent changes in the agency's hiring and recruiting practices all the more troubling.

www.latimes.com

October 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

"The changes Democrats are seeking on Obamacare & Medicaid would not directly provide coverage to undocumented immigrants, since they aren’t & still wouldn’t be eligible for either program."

The truth abt the shutdown & healthcare for immigrants:

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The truth about the shutdown and health care for immigrants | CNN Politics

The shutdown messaging war is in full effect, and early indications are that Republicans have been put in something of a bind, given the Democrats’ demand to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies appear...

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October 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

My Newsweek column: "Trump Monetizing Our Visa System Is Not Smart Immigration Policy."

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Trump Monetizing Our Visa System Is Not Smart Immigration Policy | Opinion

President Donald Trump recently signed a proclamation to raise the fee for new H-1B visa applications to $100,000.

www.newsweek.com

September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM

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September 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

How #ICE detainees are moved miles away from families and attorneys. -- via LA Times

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How ICE detainees are moved miles away from families and attorneys

ICE relies on a vast network of detention facilities to house immigrants across the country, sometimes transferring people up to 15 times before deportation.

www.latimes.com

September 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Raul A. Reyes

@raulareyes.bsky.social

My latest for NBC News-- interview with John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social and the cast of his new play "The Other Americans."

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