Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?

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Americanswers… On 5 Live! Another US citizen shot dead by ICE. What happens next?

After a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis by Immigration and Customs federal agents, pressure is growing on the Trump administration to hold a full inquiry into what happened. On Saturday, 37 year old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot during an altercation with ...  Show more

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?

Donald Trump came into power with a promise to carry out the “largest mass deportation programme in history”. One year on, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids in US cities are one of biggest political issues dividing America right now, with questions over how ICE agen ...  Show more

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