Under Biden, the Border Wall Is More Powerful Than Ever Under Biden, the Border Wall Is More Powerful Than Ever
Officials continue to promote a border-wall system that’s increasingly profitable—and more than ever like something out of a science-fiction movie.
May 11, 2022 / Todd Miller
When the Trump Administration Discussed Sending Troops to the Border When the Trump Administration Discussed Sending Troops to the Border
Last year, immigration policy adviser Stephen Miller proposed sending a quarter of a million troops to the US-Mexico border to completely seal it off from would-be migrants.
Oct 22, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
America’s Long History of Mistreating Haitian Migrants America’s Long History of Mistreating Haitian Migrants
Recent images of Border Patrol agents chasing down Haitians have sparked outrage, but the US has been rounding up, detaining, and deporting asylum seekers from Haiti for decades.
Oct 12, 2021 / Column / Ibrahim Hirsi
Biden Wasn’t Elected to Scold Racist Border Agents—He Was Elected to Stop Them Biden Wasn’t Elected to Scold Racist Border Agents—He Was Elected to Stop Them
The White House bears full responsibility for the Border Patrol agents caught whipping Haitian migrants at the US-Mexico border.
Sep 23, 2021 / Elie Mystal
In Honduras, US Efforts to Deter Migrants Add Danger, Costs In Honduras, US Efforts to Deter Migrants Add Danger, Costs
Critics warn that increasing militarization of the border here just means more bribe money, more corruption—and pushing more migrants into the arms of traffickers.
Jun 8, 2021 / Jared Olson with photographs by Seth Berry
Visions of a Borderless World Visions of a Borderless World
We must not forget that borders are an impediment to a new world based on empathy and equality.
May 18, 2021 / Todd Miller
How Border Fascism Explains the Trump Movement How Border Fascism Explains the Trump Movement
Brendan O’Connor, author of Blood Red Lines, discusses a dangerous new strain of far-right nationalism.
Apr 23, 2021 / Q&A / Jared Olson
New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE
An increasing number of states are passing legislation that makes it harder for local governments to sign contracts with for-profit prison companies.
Apr 2, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Why Did Border Security Firms Bet on Biden in 2020? Why Did Border Security Firms Bet on Biden in 2020?
The 13 top border contractors for CBP and ICE donated three times as much money to the Biden campaign than they did to Trump.
Mar 25, 2021 / Todd Miller
Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall
Advanced surveillance tech on the border poses dangers to both migrants and citizens.
Jan 22, 2021 / Felipe de la Hoz