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One Thing: 'This Job Sucks’: Prosecuting Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
CNN 5 Things
Feb 15, 2026

"I am trying every breath that I have so that I can get you what you need." Those words from ICE attorney Julie Le to a federal judge earlier this month underscores the toll the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis is taking on the Justice Department. But what happens now that the surge is winding down? And will any new prosecutors want to sign up for this work?

For more: Trump’s immigration approach is gumming up the courts, frustrating his Justice Department and judges 

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Guest: Doug Kelley, former Assistant US Attorney 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Katelyn Polantz

Photo: Steve Karnowski/AP