Legally in the US, Hong Kong citizens caught in ICE crackdown

What BBN said about it

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHere is the one-sentence version. Hong Kong residents who are legally in the United States are being caught up in immigration enforcement.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLegally. As in, they have papers.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the point of concern. Politico reports people with lawful status are being detained by ICE.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDetained.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes. The reporting raises questions about due process, meaning the right to a fair procedure before the government acts.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo what actually happened? Plainly.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDetails are limited. Politico says legal Hong Kong residents have faced enforcement actions. How many, and why, is not clear yet.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNot clear yet.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been asked to leave embassies for asking less. In this case the unclear part is the whole story.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHow did we get here? Why Hong Kong?

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMany Hong Kong residents came to the US legally, on lawful visas or status. Being legal is supposed to be the safe part.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSupposed to be.

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe tension is that enforcement is broad, while legal status is specific. Someone has to check which one applies to whom.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWho does this touch? Besides the people detained.

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFamilies, employers, schools. Anyone who relies on a person with lawful status showing up tomorrow.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhere do the two sides land?

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSupporters of tough enforcement say the law must be applied consistently. Critics say it must be applied correctly, especially to people with status.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth want the law followed.

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThey disagree on which paper the law is written on. Whether courts weigh in is something to watch next.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the one-sentence version, now that we understand it?

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPeople who are legally here are being treated as possible violators, and the process for sorting that out is under scrutiny.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other words, the paper means whatever the officer says. I'd like that in writing.