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Immigration

Trump’s “Victims of Immigration Crime” Hotline Is as American as It Gets
From “Neighborhood Watch” programs to crime hotlines, the US justifies profiling by creating an army of snitches.

This Is Our Best Defense Against Trump’s Immigration Policies
Even with limited control over ICE agents, sanctuary is a public statement with a powerful political impact.

People Living in Fear of Deportation Can’t Be Left to Fight Alone
An interview with Janice Hoseine, who has been fighting to stop the deportation of her husband.

Immigrants in Detention Centers Are Often Hundreds of Miles From Legal Help
Only a tiny percentage of detained immigrants have attorneys, leaving even those with solid cases to stay in the US to fend for themselves.

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The Immigration and Refugee Human Revenue Stream
Until we demand change, then the suffering of human beings will continue to be commodified.

From Betsy DeVos to Cops in Schools, Taking on the Education-Industrial Complex
When you destroy a school, you destroy that community; education intersects every facet of life, says organizer Elijah Armstrong.

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The Upriver Causes of Our Immigration and Refugee Crisis
For decades now, Congress has failed to find a way forward on immigration reform.

Recent ICE Detainees Speak Out About the Struggle to Protect Immigrant Workers
Four recent detainees, Victor Diaz, Enrique “Kike” Balcazar, Zully Palacios and Miguel Alcudia bravely spoke out about their struggle for justice.

Illusions and Dangers in Trump’s “America First” Policy: An Interview With Economist Robert Pollin
Trump's “America First” policy is not new. The US has always put itself first, supported by global military dominance.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Probe US Border Patrol Over Killing of Mexican Father
Christian Ramirez discusses developments in the case of Anastasio Hernu00e1ndez Rojas's death.