FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.
Watch the official Caught in the Crackdown 2026 trailer in HD below.
A.C. Thompson as correspondent
Gabrielle Schonder Director
United States 14 April 2026
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