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Immigration
Tijuana Crossing: Asylum Seekers Hold Out Hope in the Face of Trumpism
The dual threats of violence and poverty are forcing thousands to move away from their families.
The Dead End of “Comprehensive Immigration Reform”
It’s time for the immigrant justice movement to reject this solution touted by Democrats for the last 10 years.
New Trump Immigration Rule Could Devastate Rural Hospitals
Texas, California and Nevada could see particularly chilling effects for their immigrant residents.
Will Mexico’s Left-Wing President Help Trump’s Immigration Agenda?
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's promise to help migrants will be tested by Trump's belligerent demands.
No One Knows What’s Happening in This Tent City for Migrant Kids
The secrecy surrounding the camp has alarmed lawyers and advocates who question the conditions inside.
Seattle Activists: Target ICE, Not Human Rights Defenders
It's not too late for the city attorney to drop charges and avoid being complicit in Trumpian fascism.
The Past and Present Partisanship of Birthright Citizenship
The 14th Amendment reflects a US grappling with its legacy of slavery while moving toward more expansive liberty.
Trump’s Fans Loved the Tear-Gas Assault at the Border
This week's violence against migrants is an example of how violence and cruelty are normalized as a type of spectacle.
Families Are Still Being Separated at the Border
Immigration lawyers say border agents are continuing to take children away from their parents.
How Tear Gas Became a Favorite Weapon of US Border Patrol
A look at the history of tear gas, which is banned in warfare but legal for federal authorities to use on civilians.