Allison Gordon
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Investigative Reporter and Producer @CNN | @FulbrightPrgrm, @brownuniversity | reach me on signal -- allisongordon.38
Washington, DC
Joined March 2013
I spoke with a handful of Indiana University alumni last week who pulled donations following the university's handling of its student paper. One donor cancelled $1.5M in bequests, and a former football player paused $300K in contributions. https://t.co/iADTPlVkjO
indystar.com
Some Indiana University graduates are finding other ways to support the Indiana Daily Student after Media School's actions.
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My toddler wanted to read FROG AND TOAD tonight, and I’d forgotten how charming it was — a refresher after a long week. I hope it can be a little beacon of light for you, too.
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NEW details on the aggressive ICE hiring push that sources say has resulted in cut corners and people slipping through the cracks, including an informant for the DEA who had to be plucked out of the pool of candidates after the agency flagged them to ICE.
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The Trump administration has been ill-prepared to onboard a surge of immigration agents, resulting in cut corners and people slipping through the cracks, sources tell CNN.
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The Channel 4 news special “Will AI Take My Job?” ended by revealing its host was created using AI. "I’m not real. In a British TV first, I’m an AI presenter. Some of you might have guessed: I don’t exist, I wasn’t on location reporting this story. My image and voice were
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Our latest: Gun crime cases fall as ATF, FBI, other federal agents shift to immigration crackdown https://t.co/spaQDF7JDe
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ATF is just one of several federal law enforcement agencies that have felt a notable impact on normal duties while assisting with the immigration mission, a CNN review has found.
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“They’re de-regulating an industry that sells tools that can take people’s lives in seconds,” said one ATF agent. “We’ll have guns getting into the hands of people who definitely shouldn’t have them.” https://t.co/Tm9TR6EoZU New reporting with @Bob_Ortega
cnn.com
ATF is just one of several federal law enforcement agencies that have felt a notable impact on normal duties while assisting with the immigration mission, a CNN review has found.
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A Chicago woman who was adopted carries around a copy of her passport but was still detained by federal agents who didn’t believe that was her last name bc she’s Latina. Latest dispatch from @royalpratt: https://t.co/mq2FaVddra
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NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility. Three say they've been shot w/pepper balls, sometimes while praying. All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court.
religionnews.com
(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who...
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A @CNN review found 2 dozen incidents of people posing as ICE officers in 2025, from those intimidating immigrants to others using the guise of authority to allegedly kidnap, rob, assault or rape victims w/@pdicarlocnn @alligordon_ @RobKuznia
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20+ ICE impersonator incidents this year—ranging from social media pranks to fake traffic stops, robberies, and sexual assaults. That’s more than the prior 4 presidential terms combined. w/ @RobKuznia @KyungLahCNN
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cnn.com
A CNN review has found two dozen incidents of people posing as ICE officers in 2025 – more incidents than during the prior four presidential terms combined.
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🧵 Nearly 250 patients have filed civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Dr. Derrick Todd, a renowned doctor at top Boston hospitals. He also faces two criminal charges of rape. A @GlobeSpotlight report found he could have been stopped earlier.
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Hundreds of women allege Dr. Derrick Todd sexually abused them over a decade. A Globe Spotlight investigation found the state’s medical establishment missed key warning signs.
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This is the first day since NPR was founded it has not had federal support. And we're here, strong, vital, and with an audience of millions we will keep on serving, no fees, no paywalls, and across all divisions. We hope you'll support your local stations to serve all America.
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CNN identified more than 100 US citizen children, from newborns to teenagers, who have been left stranded without parents because of immigration actions this year. @KyungLahCNN + team with one of those stories:
cnn.com
Children across the US have ended up in the care of relatives, neighbors, friends, coworkers and even strangers after ICE detained or deported their parents.
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A Uvalde teacher had been wrongly accused of propping open the door that gave the shooter access to the school on that tragic day. CNN's Shimon Prokupecz and his team obtained video that finally exonerates her.
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During this one news conference, the following messages have been delivered about pregnant women taking Tylenol: 1. Don’t take it. 2. Trust your judgement 3. Ask your doctor 4. Take lowest dose possible. 5. I wouldn't let my wife take it.
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Here is a free link to the profile I did on Charlie earlier this year. We spent a lot of time together for the story and I had spoken to him many times since, as recently as last week. He traveled with security.
nytimes.com
Collecting donors, voters, TikTok viewers and high-powered friends on his way into Trump’s inner circle.
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Oof! That’s what they thought my name was when I ordered my venti skim latte today.
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My latest: I attended an @ICEgov career expo in Arlington, Texas this week. ICE is trying to hire 10,000 deportation officers by the end of the year. Among those who attended: A son of a deportee. Current and former cops. Naturalized citizens https://t.co/EiqpxeupNn
latimes.com
Thousands of applicants turned out for a two-day hiring expo for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Arlington, Texas, with many hoping to start a career as a deportation officer.
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