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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published April 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM EDT

Judge rules there is "probable cause" to hold U.S. in contempt over deportations, Trump administration explores detaining citizens who commit crimes in overseas prisons, stock markets tumble.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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