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Immigration
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.
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 Can Nazis Be on the March in Germany?
Kathleen Brown explains the background to the frightening march and violence of the far right in Chemnitz.
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.
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.
In Chicago Shelters, Immigrant Children Contemplate Escape, Even Suicide
Internal documents reveal despair and tedium in one of the nation’s largest shelter networks for unaccompanied minors.
Trump to Withdraw From “Flores” Protections to Detain Families Indefinitely
Legal limits meant to protect migrant children are being attacked on two fronts.
No More Compromises: We Need Immigration Amnesty Now
A general amnesty -- a legalization program for the US's undocumented immigrants -- is necessary and long overdue.