Illegal Discrimination
Alabama’s new anti-immigration law includes provisions that serve no purpose other than to intimidate undocumented immigrants and discourage them from getting an education.
Development and Migration: The Missing Link
President Obama’s speech in El Paso on May 10 put the immigration debate back on the table. In reaffirming his commitment to comprehensive immigration reform, he attempted to reframe a debate that has been dominated by a focus on security.
A Coming out Party for Jose Antonio Vargas
Jose Antonio Vargas’ announcement of his undocumented immigration status shines light on his entrapment within the system.
Need a Quick and Thoughtless Response to Any Public Policy Issue in Arizona? Blame Immigrants.
Sen. John McCain’s recent statements suggest that he doesn’t want to have a rational debate on immigration policy.
Global Victory for Domestic Workers
The United States should be a leader and ratify the ILO’s historic new convention.
The Sisyphus of Europe?
Turkey has been knocking for 50 years on the door of the European Union. When will Europe act in its own self-interest and open up?
IMF Chief Assaults Woman from Guinea–Again
Strauss-Kahn’s alleged sex attack on an African immigrant is a harrowing metaphor for how the IMF treats the rest of the world.
Mitt Romney’s Mexican Roots
If the nation were to deny the children of immigrants birthright citizenship, as some GOP legislators believe we should, could Mitt be deported?
Obama Falls Flat in El Paso
Under Obama’s new plan, immigrants will have to wait longer, pay more, and enjoy fewer rights.
Obama Will Address Immigration Issues Today – Don’t Hold Your Breath
As state legislatures take immigration policy in their own hands, Congress seems determined to avoid the subject at all costs.
A Year after Arizona’s Debacle, Congress Considers a Better Immigration Law
The SUCCEED Act would help immigrants integrate into American society.
End this Cynical Anti-Immigrant Program, Save $460 Million
The cynically named Secure Communities program threatens to make every cop in the country part of an immigration dragnet.
2011 Freedom Network Conference
The 9th Annual Freedom Network Conference in Washington, DC. Freedom Network is a coalition of service providers across the United States working on the issue of human trafficking. The conference will feature workshops for activists, law enforcement, social workers, lawyers, and other folks who are interested in the human rights-based approach to anti-trafficking work.
Napolitano in Texas: Tough Talk, Little Coherence
A recent speech by Secretary Napolitano highlights the deficiencies plaguing U.S. border policy.
Arizona Vigilante Declared Guilty on All Charges
Justice is served as a border vigilante faces sentencing next week, but factors that gave rise to anti-immigrant hysteria remain.