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.
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A.C. Thompson as correspondent
Gabrielle Schonder Director
United States 14 April 2026
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