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Deportations

How the Politics of Immigration Is Driving Mass Deportation
Deportations reached another record high last year. This is a striking development in light of the fact that illegal immigration and Border Patrol apprehensions have been falling for over …

Migrant Women, Children Allege Harsh Conditions, Sexual Assault at For-Profit Texas Immigration Jail
A new family detention center just south of San Antonio holds more than 500 immigrant women and their children as they await deportation.

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The American “Deportation Mill“
Immigrant families detained in Artesia, New Mexico, are suing the US government.

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Mass Deportations Don’t Squelch Hondurans’ Migration Dreams
“Going to the United States is my dream, and I'll do it even if I die in the attempt.”

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Time to Stop Criminalizing Immigrants
Last week US authorities began to place ankle bracelets on a few newly arrived immigrants. This represents a continuation of the criminalization and punishment of immigrants. The root causes …

Love and Loathing in North Texas Amid Child Refugee Crisis
A Dallas judge and area charities are striving to house and provide social services to thousands of refugee children.

“Deporter-in-Chief” to Reach 2 Million Mark
Despite record numbers of immigrants deported, immigrant rights groups across the country have resisted draconian measures to destroy American families.

Cities Fight Obama’s Deportation Machine
Communities are pushing back against “Secure Communities,” a program which has resulted in the deportations of US citizens, political refugees, and people guilty of minor or no offenses.

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For Immigrants Who Return After Deportation, Little Chance at Due Process, Say Advocates
Despite increased risks of jail time or deportation without a hearing in immigration court, deported immigrants still struggle to return to the United States.

Immigrant Advocates and Families Tell President Obama “Not One More”
A group of families and activists fight to reunite Jaime Vasquez and Ardani Rosales with their families.