Immigration Policy

California Dreaming: Lydia Avila, East Los Angeles Organizer

California Dreaming: Lydia Avila, East Los Angeles Organizer California Dreaming: Lydia Avila, East Los Angeles Organizer

An interview with a Boyle Heights-based community organizer with California Calls, an alliance of 31 social justice organizations across the state that conducts voter-engagement ca...

Mar 29, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

California Dreaming: Justino Mora, DREAMer

California Dreaming: Justino Mora, DREAMer California Dreaming: Justino Mora, DREAMer

An interview with a DREAM Act activist and cofounder of undocumedia.org.

Mar 29, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

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Even Muslim-American Citizens Have Been Caught in the Net of Trump’s Travel Ban Even Muslim-American Citizens Have Been Caught in the Net of Trump’s Travel Ban

In the age of Trump, ever more Muslim travelers are being questioned about their religion and beliefs.

Mar 23, 2017 / Alex Kane

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Letters From the April 10, 2017, Issue Letters From the April 10, 2017, Issue

The road to Trump… Alien-Nation… The people’s news… Crash!… The past as prologue?…

Mar 23, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers and Matt Stoller

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Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions

His budget proposal is a distraction from his conflicts of interest which is a distraction from ICE deportations.

Mar 21, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

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Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps

Confusion and fear about an immigration crackdown are causing some families to avoid food banks and public assistance programs.

Mar 17, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann

Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy

Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy

The key sectors in which we can expect growth are dependent on immigrant labor.

Mar 15, 2017 / Feature / Herman Schwartz

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Fear of Diversity Made People More Likely to Vote Trump Fear of Diversity Made People More Likely to Vote Trump

The 2016 election was really a battle about having an open society. 

Mar 14, 2017 / Sean McElwee and Jason McDaniel

ICE raid protests in New York

Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE? Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE?

Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation machine, but some of his own policies might get in the way.

Mar 14, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy

Immigrant rights rallies

ICE Relents and Releases DREAMer Daniela Vargas ICE Relents and Releases DREAMer Daniela Vargas

Immigrant-rights advocates say that Vargas’s release is proof that resistance works.

Mar 10, 2017 / Julianne Hing

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