(The Center Square) - The Trump administration’s use of expanded executive power to engage in deportation operations has drawn a mix of praise and criticism from legal experts.
The Defending Freedom Institute and Federalist Society hosted a debate panel on Wednesday over the Trump administration’s role in deportation operations, especially on college campuses and with regards to freedom of speech.
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