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Immigration

Border Crossings Refocus Immigration Debate on Families
The “Bring Them Home” campaign challenges politicians to act on their promises of immigration reform.

No Papers, No Fear
Today, young immigrants are taking brave steps to do more than protect themselves as individuals.

Immigration Reform in the Shadows of Cesar Chavez’s Legacy
Cesar Chavez's personal aide Marc Grossman and organizer Rosalinda Guillen examine the current situation for farmworkers and whether the Senate's immigration reform will improve their lives.

Turning the Tide: Inside a Texas City’s Struggle To Stop Deportations
As early as 2011, activists in some key cities had begun turning the tide against the Secure Communities program.

Why Are So Many Migrants Here in the First Place?
As the migrant justice movement gets away from the divisive notion of “who deserves to stay,” we must also tackle the question of why people are migrating in the …

How Change Happens: The Immigration Uprising
With Congress gridlocked, activists around the country are successfully challenging the injustices inherent in US immigration policy and enforcement.

Obama’s “Humane Deportation” Policy Review Lacks Humanity
The US immigration system, in particular the detention and deportation system, does not treat immigrants with humanity, dignity and respect.

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Questions Remain About US Border Patrol’s Killing of Teen
At least 21 people have died in confrontations with Border Patrol agents, often out of sight of witnesses or fellow agents, in the past four years.

DREAM Act Narrowly Fails in NY Senate After Gov. Andrew Cuomo Failed to Push Passage
The New York State Senate has rejected a bill that would have provided tuition assistance to undocumented immigrant college students.

From Tacoma to Texas, Hunger Strikers Challenge Migrant Jails
A hunger strike at a private GEO Group migrant jail in Tacoma, Washington, has spread to another in Texas.