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ICE officers conduct an immigration enforcement operation as Howard University students reflect on immigration policy and its impact ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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The ICE Factor: Howard University Students React to the Midterm Elections

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Immigration remains one of the major issues in the 2026 Midterm Elections. In, Washington, DC on the campus of Howard University, the debate is…

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