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Immigration

ACLU Demands Investigation Into Pro-Trump Fascist Militia Detaining Migrants
The ACLU cited visual evidence on social media that show the right-wing militia group detaining dozens of migrants.

Good Samaritans Punished for Offering Lifesaving Help to Migrants
The number of people federally charged with smuggling and harboring migrants has jumped nearly a third.

Real Sanctuary Demands More Than Lip Service. Cities Must Step Up.
Trump's attorney general says asylum seekers can face indefinite detention. Let's make “sanctuary city” pledges real.

With Jailed Asylum-Seekers on the Rise, Detention Contractors Reap Profits
GEO Group and CoreCivic receive multimillion dollar contracts from DHS to run detention facilities.

We All Need Sanctuary From Donald Trump
Trump is on a quest to refashion the United States into an authoritarian capitalist dystopian wasteland.

Fearing Arrest, Undocumented Immigrants Forgo Lifesaving Medical Care
One woman’s story shows the deadly impact of that fear.

ICE Detainees Face Severe Shortage of Medical and Mental Health Care
Gross mistreatment has been found in many ICE facilities belonging under the GEO Group.

A Progressive US Policy Must Extend Beyond Open Borders
Opening the borders is a realistic policy proposal, but it's inseparable from a broader progressive agenda.

Trump Reportedly Pushed to Drop Asylum Seekers in Democratic Sanctuary Cities
The White House reportedly considered dropping migrants off in Democratic districts as a supposed “punishment.”

As Deadlines Loom, Immigrants Seek Escape From “Temporary” Status
The American Dream and Promise Act would offer the security of permanence in the country they consider home.