Legislation Watch: A Nation of Immigrants Legislation Watch: A Nation of Immigrants
For the first time, family reunification for same-sex binational couples is being included in broader immigration reform.
Nov 10, 2009 / Editorial / Greg Kaufmann
ICE Program Under Fire ICE Program Under Fire
287(g), the Department of Homeland Security program that empowers local police, like notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio, to detain undocumented immigrants, is under scrutiny.
Oct 14, 2009 / Feature / Jessica Weisberg
Is Immigration Reform Dead Or Alive? Is Immigration Reform Dead Or Alive?
Is there still hope for serious immigration reform under President Obama? Roberto Lovato, Mallika Dutt and others on where the movement stands.
Secret Courts Exploit Immigrants Secret Courts Exploit Immigrants
You don't need to go to Iran or North Korea to find secret courts. Try attending a US immigration hearing.
Jun 16, 2009 / Feature / Jacqueline Stevens
Rights, Not Raids Rights, Not Raids
Clearer rights for immigrants and jobs for workers hard-hit by the recession will go a long way to reduce competition and fear.
Apr 29, 2009 / Editorial / David Bacon and Bill Ong Hing
‘The Least of These’ ‘The Least of These’
A new film explores one of the most controversial aspects of American immigration policy: family detention.
Mar 19, 2009 / Video / Indiepix Films
Iraq’s Invisible Refugees Iraq’s Invisible Refugees
Hardship and haunting memories mark the lives of the 2 million Iraqis in exile.
Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer
These groups can help.
Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
Change Immigrants and Labor Can Believe In Change Immigrants and Labor Can Believe In
The Obama administration should embrace progressive tactics to protect human and workplace rights.
Nov 26, 2008 / Feature / David Bacon
In Arizona, Illegal Immigrants Face Federal Criminal Charges In Arizona, Illegal Immigrants Face Federal Criminal Charges
Massive workplace raids are part of a pressure campaign for guest-worker programs.
Sep 18, 2008 / Feature / David Bacon