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Human Rights
North Carolina’s Two Storms: Florence and the Policies Keeping People in Poverty
The areas devastated by the storm include some of the poorest areas on the Eastern Seaboard.
Trump Administration Slashes Refugee Cap to Historic Low, Imperiling Thousands
The actual number of refugees allowed into the country is expected to be even lower than the 30,000 cap.
Immigrants Seeking Shelter Fear Deportation as FEMA Shifts Funds to ICE
Undocumented immigrants have expressed concern they will encounter immigration enforcement if they seek help.
An International Court Is Investigating Mass Expulsion of Indigenous Islanders
The people of Chagos struggle relentlessly to reclaim islands that the US and UK stole for a military base.
In Affront to Those Fleeing US-Backed Wars, Trump Slams Door on Refugees
A new White House-imposed “cap” of 30,000 refugees is 15,000 lower than the 2018 mark.
John Bolton Escalates Blackmail to Shield US War Criminals
Those who committed torture in Afghanistan or killed civilians in Gaza would not be held accountable for war crimes.
Unionized Judges and Public Defenders Demand Due Process for Immigrants
The role of criminal legal-based unions in this fight is a new development.
How Nike Uses Liberal Multiculturalism to Hide Abuse
Nike’s social justice ad campaign exploits consumer gullibility and conceals worker misery.
What Happened to the 99 Immigrant Children Who Were Sent to Chicago?
Confidential records reveal details about struggles to find parents.
Immigration Applications Can Be Denied Without Letting Applicants Fix Errors
This is another brick in Trump’s “invisible wall” to make immigration as difficult as possible.