Border security

Mexico border fence

Toxic Borders and the Struggle for Human Rights Toxic Borders and the Struggle for Human Rights

A world with open borders could decrease human rights violations and the inhumane treatment of undocumented workers in the United States.

Aug 4, 2017 / StudentNation / Claire Devine

The Caravan Against Fear Is Fighting Trump’s Border Wall

The Caravan Against Fear Is Fighting Trump’s Border Wall The Caravan Against Fear Is Fighting Trump’s Border Wall

Resistance, in this environment, is at least as much about crafting alternative stories of community and humanity.

Jul 14, 2017 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Summer of Love

The Summer of Love Is Far More Relevant Today Than You Think The Summer of Love Is Far More Relevant Today Than You Think

Fifty years later, the hippies’ rebellion against the national security state is more important than ever.

Jun 19, 2017 / Ira Chernus

Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family

Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family

Within hours of being pulled over for a broken headlamp, José Alvarez was deported to Mexico.

Apr 26, 2017 / Video / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Trump and Obama meet

Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants

Trump’s rhetoric is shocking, but his immigration policy is nothing new.

Apr 25, 2017 / Aviva Chomsky

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection

The agency, which oversees Border Patrol, is one of the most opaque and unaccountable in our government.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

idlib gas mask

After the Chemical Attack, It’s Time to Get Rid of the ‘Muslim Ban’ After the Chemical Attack, It’s Time to Get Rid of the ‘Muslim Ban’

Now that he cares about the fate of Syrian children, Trump should open up our country—not bomb theirs.

Apr 12, 2017 / Peter Certo

Protest against immigration raid

ICE Has Arrested 600 Undocumented Immigrants in the Last Week ICE Has Arrested 600 Undocumented Immigrants in the Last Week

When does a “routine action” become a raid?

Feb 13, 2017 / Julianne Hing

LAX Protest

Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism

A poignant scene at Los Angeles International Airport over the weekend. 

Jan 30, 2017 / David Dayen

Immigrant rights advocates rally against President Donald Trump

Fear and Fight in the Final Days of DACA Fear and Fight in the Final Days of DACA

Every day, undocumented young people must decide whether to ask the Trump administration for renewal of their status.

Jan 25, 2017 / Julianne Hing

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