This week, The Daily examined how systems fail people in unexpected ways—from immigration enforcement that sends citizens to unfamiliar countries, to cybersecurity breaches that expose federal agencies, to industries like restaurants and college sports that operate under outdated or broken rules. Across these stories runs a common thread: institutions designed to protect or serve often do the opposite, leaving individuals to reckon with consequences they didn't anticipate. The week also explored how people respond when systems fail them, whether through forgiveness, legal challenges, or calls for reform.
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