Immigration Policy

Pro-Immigrant Populism Pro-Immigrant Populism

Immigration reform should be shaped by progressive values that prize the dignity of all workers.

Feb 22, 2007 / Editorial / Andrea Batista Schlesinger

Lockdown in Greeley Lockdown in Greeley

A recent police raid on a small-city factory showcases the Bush Administration's frightening war on illegal immigration.

Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.

Feb 6, 2007 / Editorial / David Bacon

Heck-of -a-Job Myers? Heck-of -a-Job Myers?

The ICE chief's comments about immigration and unions raise troubling questions. Congress should seek answers.

Jan 3, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein

Latinos Lean Left: Bringing Down the GOP’s Big Tent Latinos Lean Left: Bringing Down the GOP’s Big Tent

Latino voters walked away from the GOP in the midterm elections, a payback for the party's ruthlessly anti-immigrant stance.

Dec 4, 2006 / Feature / Roberto Lovato

Immigrants Regroup Immigrants Regroup

This year will be remembered both for massive immigrants rights marches and for the Al Qaedization of immigrants.

Oct 26, 2006 / Feature / Roberto Lovato

The Minutemen Hit the Wall The Minutemen Hit the Wall

As Democratic Congressional candidates in Arizona embrace comprehensive immigration reform, conservative Republicans are no longer winning on their "militarize the border" message.

Oct 5, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Ground Zero for Immigration Ground Zero for Immigration

A recent rally at the World Trade Center site displayed anti-immigration activists' latest tactics: distorting the truth and exploiting national security concerns.

Aug 19, 2006 / Feature / Ali Winston

From the Streets to the Polls From the Streets to the Polls

Young, US-born Hispanics who took to the streets to push for immigrant rights are hoping to become a potent political force in the midterm elections and beyond.

Aug 15, 2006 / Feature / Paloma Esquivel

The Hard Edge of Hatred The Hard Edge of Hatred

American white supremacist groups have a long and ugly history of using anxieties over immigration as a recruitment tool. It's happening again, with a vengeance.

Aug 15, 2006 / Feature / Chip Berlet

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