Immigration Policy

The Mediterranean Has Become the Grave of Migrants

The Mediterranean Has Become the Grave of Migrants The Mediterranean Has Become the Grave of Migrants

The EU uses its border states as a barrier and prison camp for the frightened, impoverished people it would rather drown than save.

May 9, 2014 / Maria Margaronis

‘No Action Taken’ on 97 Percent of Border Patrol Abuse Complaints

‘No Action Taken’ on 97 Percent of Border Patrol Abuse Complaints ‘No Action Taken’ on 97 Percent of Border Patrol Abuse Complaints

One agent got away with allegedly kicking a pregnant woman, causing her to miscarry. 

May 6, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Why Is This Farm Using Guest Workers as Strike Breakers?

Why Is This Farm Using Guest Workers as Strike Breakers? Why Is This Farm Using Guest Workers as Strike Breakers?

By law, a company can’t hire H-2A guest workers if it is in a labor dispute with its US workforce. But that is exactly what this Washington State berry grower is trying to do.

May 2, 2014 / David Bacon

More Local Law Enforcement Officials Are Refusing to Comply With Obama’s Deportation Policies

More Local Law Enforcement Officials Are Refusing to Comply With Obama’s Deportation Policies More Local Law Enforcement Officials Are Refusing to Comply With Obama’s Deportation Policies

Counties and cities are posing a challenge to the Obama administration, whose immigration enforcement mechanisms lean heavily on the partnership between federal and local agents.

May 2, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line

As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line

Safety advocates say the government has plenty of tools available to protect workers; it just needs the political will to apply them.

May 2, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Living Undocumented: A Conversation With Jose Antonio Vargas

Living Undocumented: A Conversation With Jose Antonio Vargas Living Undocumented: A Conversation With Jose Antonio Vargas

The journalist and activist talks about his new film, Documented: A Film by an Undocumented Immigrant.

May 1, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1?

Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1? Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1?

Much of the world celebrates International Worker’s Day on May 1—but not the US.

May 1, 2014 / Jon Wiener

Fighting Obama’s Deportation Policies Without Papers—and Without Fear

Fighting Obama’s Deportation Policies Without Papers—and Without Fear Fighting Obama’s Deportation Policies Without Papers—and Without Fear

Undocumented immigrants risk everything to reunite their families.

Apr 24, 2014 / JOMO

Tracking a Marked Population in the US Borderlands

Tracking a Marked Population in the US Borderlands Tracking a Marked Population in the US Borderlands

Along the US-Mexico border, the high-powered cameras are pointed at you and the drones are above you.

Apr 23, 2014 / Todd Miller

The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change

The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change

Americans put climate change low on their list of priorities. But consider how poor women fare when we opt out of the conversation.

Apr 22, 2014 / Dani McClain

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