Truthout
Immigration
Ten Years After Operation Streamline, Criminal Immigration Charges Dominate Federal Caseloads
Take a look at what the net effects of the policy.
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Decades of Xenophobia Shape US Response to Syrian Refugees
Republican leaders' opposition to resettling Syrian refugees in the US follows a historical xenophobic trend.
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People Tied Up “Like Animals” on UK Deportation Flights
Commercial contractors routinely belt immigration detainees into restraints so extreme that they are rarely used in prisons.
The Anti-Deportation Struggle Continues, One Year After Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
A year after the President's action, immigrants are still fighting for relief.
Governors Have No Right to Exclude Syrian Refugees
Only the federal government has the power to decide if and where refugees can settle in the US.
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When a Racist Restaurant Opens on the Edge of Campus, What Is a University’s Responsibility?
Universities must be proactive in addressing racism, whether on campus or within their university communities.
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ALEC’s Fingerprints on Harsh New North Carolina Immigration Law
Several states followed Arizona's lead in enacting harsh laws that expanded the role of police in federal immigration policy.
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Inspections at Immigration Detention Centers Conceal Human Rights Abuses
Inspections overlook serious deficiencies, from sexual assaults to lack of medical care.
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After Spending Years in Prison, 2,000 Federal Drug War Prisoners Will Face Deportation
Approximately 2,000 people will find themselves subject to deportation after release from prison.
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The 100-Day Journey: How Two Brothers Migrated From Syria to Sweden
The mother of two teenage sons, who traveled from Syria to Sweden, recounts their 100-day journey by land and sea.