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How ICE arrests are creating 'economies of fear'

NPR· Aug 31, 2026· 7m 43s

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 50,000 people in July , marking the biggest month for ICE arrests of President Trump’s second term. We talk to a researcher who thinks this increased ICE activity is creating an “economy of fear” in cities around the country — and has the data to prove it. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez . Your Next Listen — How ending TPS is squeezing workers, businesses and (soon) consumers Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly

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How ICE arrests are creating 'economies of fear'

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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