Embedding with the state troopers carrying out Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Washington Post recently embedded with Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers, witnessing firsthand their role in detaining unauthorized immigrants as part of a broader ICE initiative to enlist local officers in Trump-era immigration enforcement. This move underscores a significant shift in federal immigration policy, leveraging state resources to bolster enforcement. Such actions raise critical questions about the balance between federal and state responsibilities, as well as the broader implications for civil liberties and local law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement.