Immigration Policy

This Mass Grave Isn’t the Mass Grave You Have Been Looking For

This Mass Grave Isn’t the Mass Grave You Have Been Looking For This Mass Grave Isn’t the Mass Grave You Have Been Looking For

Mass graves are being found everywhere in Mexico, but none of them contain the missing forty-three student-activists. 

Nov 17, 2014 / Greg Grandin

The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms?

The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms? The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms?

After Obama delayed executive action and candidates ran to the right on immigration, there was a dramatic decline in Latinos’ support for Democrats all over the country.

Nov 5, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will Rasmea Odeh Go to Prison Because of a Confession Obtained Through Torture?

Will Rasmea Odeh Go to Prison Because of a Confession Obtained Through Torture? Will Rasmea Odeh Go to Prison Because of a Confession Obtained Through Torture?

Forty years ago, the Israeli army tortured and imprisoned her. Now she’s being forced to relive the nightmare in a US court.

Nov 4, 2014 / Charlotte Silver

Can a ‘Yelp’ for Immigrant Guestworkers Help Them Avoid Abusive Bosses?

Can a ‘Yelp’ for Immigrant Guestworkers Help Them Avoid Abusive Bosses? Can a ‘Yelp’ for Immigrant Guestworkers Help Them Avoid Abusive Bosses?

In the fight against labor exploitation, a new tool allows workers to be their own watchdogs.

Oct 27, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti

Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti

The country's late dictator leaves behind a 1-million-strong diaspora unlikely to ever return home.

Oct 23, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year

At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year

In the face of Europe's reinforced borders and continued neglect, thousands of refugees are drowning at sea.

Oct 3, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves

Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves

Migrant domestic workers from Bangladesh enjoy little protection from their government, but they’re not alone.

Oct 1, 2014 / Tiffany Williams and Foreign Policy In Focus

Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies

Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies

Human rights groups are alarmed by the administration’s proposal to dramatically expand family detention for undocumented women and children.

Sep 30, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Kingdom of Slaves in the Persian Gulf

Kingdom of Slaves in the Persian Gulf Kingdom of Slaves in the Persian Gulf

In the smallest Gulf states, nearly 90 percent of residents are immigrant laborers. Many face unspeakable abuse.

Sep 16, 2014 / Sam Badger, Giorgio Cafiero, and Foreign Policy In Focus

Obama’s Twisted Logic on Deportations

Obama’s Twisted Logic on Deportations Obama’s Twisted Logic on Deportations

The way to keep families together is to keep tearing them apart? Please.

Sep 10, 2014 / Deepak Bhargava

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