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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.
Sessions Instructs Judges to Show Less Sympathy for Detained Immigrant Children
Sessions's speech came after the new UN human rights chief denounced Trump's family separation policy.
On Victim-Blaming in the War on Terror: Targeting Muslims 17 Years After 9/11
The war on terror and its narrative constitute a classic case of victim-blaming.
Holding the Line on Torture One Organization at a Time
A recent American Psychological Association decision sets an encouraging example in the fight against torture.
In New Jersey, Undocumented Immigrants Begin Campaign for Driver’s Licenses
Regardless of their legal status, immigrants don’t have to depend on politicians to save them.