MIA: Obama’s New Common-Sense Immigration Policy
I learned the hard way that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field offices are actually becoming even more ruthless than before.
Awards Gala: Wisconsin Progressive Movement and Bethlehem, The Migrant’s Shelter, win prestigious human rights award
The Institute for Policy Studies hosts the 35th Annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards Ceremony to honor unsung heroes in the progressive movement.
Right-Wing Politicians Expose Themselves on the Radio
It’s fascinating to hear what conservative lawmakers say when they think no one outside their core audience is listening.
Riding “The Beast”
From July 25 to August 2 of this year, hundreds of Central American migrants, their family members, and activists participated in the Caravan “Step by Step for Peace” to demand respect for immigrant rights.
Break The Chain Heads to Georgia
A delegation of women leaders will travel to the Peach state to hear about the negative impacts that immigration enforcement has on immigrant families.
Obama Announces Deportation Policy Reform
The Obama administration announced today that it will review the deportation cases of more than 300,000 undocumented immigrants.
Most Asylum Seekers Are Not Cheaters
In the wake of the DSK case, stories of asylum cheats are spreading. But the reality is of honest, desperate people navigating a deeply flawed system.
Diplomas vs. Deportation
Maryland is one of a handful of states helping young undocumented immigrants obtain a college education.
Deporting Mom and Dad
“No child left behind,” Mr. President?
Dragnet Nation
In its quest to take the over-reaching Secure Communities nationwide, the Obama administration is making it mandatory.
White House Cornered by Its Own Immigration Enforcement Record
Faced with a moral call to action, Obama responds with a tired political message.
Driving Immigrants Underground
The worst way to make the immigration debate more constructive and more likely to lead to a rational shift in national policy is to dwell on issues like driver’s licenses.
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.