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A sign outside Ajo, Ariz., warns hikers to keep an eye out for people who have unlawfully crossed the nearby border with Mexico. No More Deaths and other humanitarian groups use a private residence they call "the barn" on the outskirts of the small town as a base of operations. Ryan Lucas/NPR hide caption

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Deep In The Desert, A Case Pits Immigration Crackdown Against Religious Freedom

The Justice Department wants to get tough on illegal immigration and boost religious freedom. But a case involving aid to migrants has put the two on a collision course.

A sign outside Ajo, Ariz., warns hikers to keep an eye out for people who have unlawfully crossed the nearby border with Mexico. No More Deaths and other humanitarian groups use a private residence they call "the barn" on the outskirts of the small town as a base of operations. Ryan Lucas/NPR hide caption

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Deep In The Desert, A Case Pits Immigration Crackdown Against Religious Freedom

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Ray Hudson reacts as a friend's home goes up in flames in Sylmar, Calif., after a major earthquake hit the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles in January 1994. The Northridge earthquake killed dozens of people and smashed thousands of buildings. Douglas C. Pizac/AP hide caption

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Quake Insurance? California Wants People To Say Yes To Coverage

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The Washington Post has published the last column prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote before he disappeared earlier this month. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Jamal Khashoggi's Last Column Before Disappearance Calls For Free Expression

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Empress Of's latest album, Us, is out Oct. 19, via Terrible Records. Adam Elramly/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Empress Of Pivots From 'Me' To 'Us'

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