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Immigration
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Feds Quietly Toughen Standards for Immigrant Asylum Seekers
New guidelines make it tougher for asylum seekers to get their cases heard before judges.
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.
Young, at Work in the Fields
Most young farm-workers in California are migrants from Mexico. Photographer David Bacon gives a view of their daily lives.
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.