Police and Law Enforcement

Mexican family

No One Talks About Life After Deportation; These Mexican Activists Are Changing That No One Talks About Life After Deportation; These Mexican Activists Are Changing That

A network of migrant activists is helping deportees and returnees readjust to life in the country.

Apr 28, 2017 / Laura Weiss

Trump and Obama meet

Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants

Trump’s rhetoric is shocking, but his immigration policy is nothing new.

Apr 25, 2017 / Aviva Chomsky

US Mexico Border

How Border Patrol Deals With Dissent in Its Ranks How Border Patrol Deals With Dissent in Its Ranks

An interview with Customs and Border Protection whistle-blower James Tomsheck.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection

The agency, which oversees Border Patrol, is one of the most opaque and unaccountable in our government.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

Jeff Sessions at a news conference

The Problem With How Jeff Sessions Talks About Crime The Problem With How Jeff Sessions Talks About Crime

He’s making unfounded claims about the relationship between crime rates and scrutiny of law enforcement.

Apr 20, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Tent City Jail in Arizona Closing

Joe Arpaio’s Tent City Is Closing, But Will Life for Undocumented Immigrants in Maricopa County Really Change? Joe Arpaio’s Tent City Is Closing, But Will Life for Undocumented Immigrants in Maricopa County Really Change?

Maricopa County’s new sheriff says he’ll still work with ICE to detain immigrants suspected of being deportable.

Apr 12, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump

Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump

One victim of domestic abuse went to court to get a protective order against her abuser—instead, she was arrested by ICE.

Apr 11, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, speaks mother Patricia Hartley, right, holds a sign.

Join Ramarley Graham’s Family as They Continue Their Fight for Police Accountability Join Ramarley Graham’s Family as They Continue Their Fight for Police Accountability

The officer who killed Ramarley Graham was allowed to resign. Support his family’s campaign to make sure ALL the other officers involved are fired.

Apr 10, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Chris Hayes: Donald Trump Is a Law-and-Order President In the Worst Possible Way

Chris Hayes: Donald Trump Is a Law-and-Order President In the Worst Possible Way Chris Hayes: Donald Trump Is a Law-and-Order President In the Worst Possible Way

Plus: Sarah Posner on evangelical politics and Gary Younge on kids who have been killed by guns.

Apr 6, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Police Arrested This Cop Watch Activist—But Then Recorded Themselves by Accident

Police Arrested This Cop Watch Activist—But Then Recorded Themselves by Accident Police Arrested This Cop Watch Activist—But Then Recorded Themselves by Accident

The activist, Jose LaSalle, used a set of apps to record the police, and has shared those recordings with The Nation.

Apr 3, 2017 / George Joseph

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