‘This Man Will Almost Certainly Die’ ‘This Man Will Almost Certainly Die’
Dozens of men have died in disturbing circumstances in privatized, immigrant-only prisons. The Bureau of Prisons itself says there’s a problem. And yet the privatization scheme con...
Jan 28, 2016 / Feature / Seth Freed Wessler
The 25 Men Whose Lives Ended Under Questionable Circumstances The 25 Men Whose Lives Ended Under Questionable Circumstances
Medical doctors agreed that inadequate care likely contributed to the premature deaths of these men inside the Bureau of Prison’s private facilities.
Jan 28, 2016 / Seth Freed Wessler
A Guide to Our Investigation of Deaths Inside the Federal Bureau of Prison’s Immigrant-Only Facilities A Guide to Our Investigation of Deaths Inside the Federal Bureau of Prison’s Immigrant-Only Facilities
The basics on how and why this system exists.
Jan 28, 2016 / Seth Freed Wessler
Here’s Why the US Is Stepping Up the Deportation of Central Americans Here’s Why the US Is Stepping Up the Deportation of Central Americans
Many liberals have found the policy inexplicably brutal, coming from a president who often telegraphs his humanity.
Jan 21, 2016 / Greg Grandin
The Young Activists Who Remade the Democratic Party’s Immigration Politics The Young Activists Who Remade the Democratic Party’s Immigration Politics
In 2012, DREAMers were once cajoling Democrats to be more creative and aggressive. In 2016, they’re leaders in both Bernie and Hillary’s campaigns.
Jan 21, 2016 / Feature / Julianne Hing
The Stage Is Set for the Final Immigration Battle of the Obama Era The Stage Is Set for the Final Immigration Battle of the Obama Era
The Supreme Court’s ruling will either shut down debate over immigration reform for the foreseeable future—or offer a new president the chance to act boldly.
Jan 20, 2016 / Julianne Hing
Why Is the US Deporting Refugee Families? Why Is the US Deporting Refugee Families?
A dangerously speedy process is sending children and their parents back to danger in Central America.
Jan 4, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Happy New Year. You’re Deported. Happy New Year. You’re Deported.
The Obama administration targets the renewed flow of Central American refugees with new raids—and Donald Trump takes the credit.
Dec 30, 2015 / Julianne Hing
What Can You Actually Do for Syrian Refugees? What Can You Actually Do for Syrian Refugees?
Trump wants to ban refugees fleeing ISIS and civil war. Here’s how to welcome them instead.
Dec 22, 2015 / Daniel Moattar
The One Thing Almost All Terrorist Acts Have in Common The One Thing Almost All Terrorist Acts Have in Common
Instead of giving into bigotry and fear, Americans should direct their outrage at the gun industry and the politicians in its pocket.
Dec 17, 2015 / The Editors