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Her Christmas lights were going up. Then Border Patrol showed up

By Adrian Florido
Published December 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM EST

A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown.

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Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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