On Monday afternoon, the judge read the jury charge, giving the panel their instructions for deliberations, and attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments.
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Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2026
Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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