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That's NPR immigration reporter Sergio Martinez Beltran. Clothing deemed suspicious by the government is worth four points, and certain tattoos are worth four points as well. Martinez Beltran told us about the types of tattoos the government is looking for.

That's NPR immigration reporter Sergio Martinez Beltran. Clothing deemed suspicious by the government is worth four points, and certain tattoos are worth four points as well. Martinez Beltran told us about the types of tattoos the government is looking for.

In one case, a man who was deported was accused of having a crown tattoo that symbolizes his involvement with a gang. But his lawyers say the tattoo is actually just a nod to his favorite soccer club, Real Madrid, which has a crown in its logo. In another case, the Miami Herald spoke to a man who had been granted refugee status by the government after a 17-month background check.

In one case, a man who was deported was accused of having a crown tattoo that symbolizes his involvement with a gang. But his lawyers say the tattoo is actually just a nod to his favorite soccer club, Real Madrid, which has a crown in its logo. In another case, the Miami Herald spoke to a man who had been granted refugee status by the government after a 17-month background check.

In one case, a man who was deported was accused of having a crown tattoo that symbolizes his involvement with a gang. But his lawyers say the tattoo is actually just a nod to his favorite soccer club, Real Madrid, which has a crown in its logo. In another case, the Miami Herald spoke to a man who had been granted refugee status by the government after a 17-month background check.

But when he finally arrived in the United States, immigration officials detained him over his tattoos — a crown, a soccer ball, and a palm tree — saying there were sufficient evidence he belonged to the gang. And in yet another case, a family that Martinez Beltran spoke to say their loved one's clock tattoo was misconstrued.

But when he finally arrived in the United States, immigration officials detained him over his tattoos — a crown, a soccer ball, and a palm tree — saying there were sufficient evidence he belonged to the gang. And in yet another case, a family that Martinez Beltran spoke to say their loved one's clock tattoo was misconstrued.

But when he finally arrived in the United States, immigration officials detained him over his tattoos — a crown, a soccer ball, and a palm tree — saying there were sufficient evidence he belonged to the gang. And in yet another case, a family that Martinez Beltran spoke to say their loved one's clock tattoo was misconstrued.

Making the point system even more confounding, experts who have studied Latin American gangs for years say Tren de Aragua does not necessarily use tattoos to identify members. Administration officials have claimed that they are handling these deportations as a national security issue and have largely deflected when asked about releasing more information that supports their claims.

Making the point system even more confounding, experts who have studied Latin American gangs for years say Tren de Aragua does not necessarily use tattoos to identify members. Administration officials have claimed that they are handling these deportations as a national security issue and have largely deflected when asked about releasing more information that supports their claims.

Making the point system even more confounding, experts who have studied Latin American gangs for years say Tren de Aragua does not necessarily use tattoos to identify members. Administration officials have claimed that they are handling these deportations as a national security issue and have largely deflected when asked about releasing more information that supports their claims.

Let's stick with immigration and look at the impact of the Trump administration's crackdown on children who cross the border without a parent or legal guardian. Among the many federal contracts that have been canceled by Trump since he took office is one that provides legal representation to children who are under the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. nearly 26,000 kids total.

Let's stick with immigration and look at the impact of the Trump administration's crackdown on children who cross the border without a parent or legal guardian. Among the many federal contracts that have been canceled by Trump since he took office is one that provides legal representation to children who are under the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. nearly 26,000 kids total.

Let's stick with immigration and look at the impact of the Trump administration's crackdown on children who cross the border without a parent or legal guardian. Among the many federal contracts that have been canceled by Trump since he took office is one that provides legal representation to children who are under the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. nearly 26,000 kids total.

That decision is now in dispute. Nonprofits representing these kids sued the administration, arguing that an anti-trafficking law requires the government to provide representation. And a federal judge in California last week ordered the administration to temporarily restore funding. The government, meanwhile, has argued the funding is discretionary and part of a contract dispute.

That decision is now in dispute. Nonprofits representing these kids sued the administration, arguing that an anti-trafficking law requires the government to provide representation. And a federal judge in California last week ordered the administration to temporarily restore funding. The government, meanwhile, has argued the funding is discretionary and part of a contract dispute.

That decision is now in dispute. Nonprofits representing these kids sued the administration, arguing that an anti-trafficking law requires the government to provide representation. And a federal judge in California last week ordered the administration to temporarily restore funding. The government, meanwhile, has argued the funding is discretionary and part of a contract dispute.

Immigration attorneys told the L.A. Times if the funding is cut, it will have a devastating impact on the children, leaving them more vulnerable to rapid deportation. Many of these kids are too young to read or speak, let alone represent themselves in court, according to one immigration attorney. Here's L.A. Times reporter Rachel Uranga.

Immigration attorneys told the L.A. Times if the funding is cut, it will have a devastating impact on the children, leaving them more vulnerable to rapid deportation. Many of these kids are too young to read or speak, let alone represent themselves in court, according to one immigration attorney. Here's L.A. Times reporter Rachel Uranga.

Immigration attorneys told the L.A. Times if the funding is cut, it will have a devastating impact on the children, leaving them more vulnerable to rapid deportation. Many of these kids are too young to read or speak, let alone represent themselves in court, according to one immigration attorney. Here's L.A. Times reporter Rachel Uranga.