FRONTLINE

Caught in the Crackdown

Season 2026 Episode 4 | 54m 23s

FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.

Aired: 04/13/26

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