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College Activists Detained By Federal Agents in Immigration Crackdown on US Campuses

Nearly a dozen college activists have been detained by federal agents as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration on college campuses nationwide.

Nearly a dozen college activists, mostly students and faculty members, were detained by federal agents as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration on college campuses nationwide, sparking concerns over civil liberties and free speech. The detainees are from colleges in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin, with some having been held for up to 24 hours without charge or access to an attorney. The group was targeted for their involvement in anti-ICE activism and advocacy on issues related to immigration reform. Authorities have not released the names of the detained individuals but say they will be charged with unspecified crimes.

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