# THE BIG STORY: Understanding ICE

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Podcast: [Beyond a Ballot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-a-ballot-6567846)
Published: 2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In our new series, THE BIG STORY, we look at the major news stories happening around the world. Our first conversation delves into the complexities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in the United States with the women of Pantsuit Politics, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland. We explore ICE's origins, functions, and the political controversies surrounding it. The discussion highlights the shifts in immigration policy under different administrations, the militari...

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