Immigration Policy

Anti-immigrant protest

Fortress White America Fortress White America

Republicans long ago embraced a whites-only political strategy—and continue to reap its rewards in Southern states.

Jul 17, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim

anti-immigration protest

Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill

Why can’t reporters be clear about nativist opposition to immigration reform?

Jul 15, 2013 / George Zornick

Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex

Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex

Here's how to turn the US-Mexican border into a war zone.

Jul 11, 2013 / Todd Miller

Meet Undocumented Immigrants Who Got Themselves Picked Up by ICE—On Purpose

Meet Undocumented Immigrants Who Got Themselves Picked Up by ICE—On Purpose Meet Undocumented Immigrants Who Got Themselves Picked Up by ICE—On Purpose

Why would an undocumented immigrant voluntarily walk into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement center and declare his or her status to the officers there?

Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room

Why Is This US-Born Citizen Being Detained by ICE?

Why Is This US-Born Citizen Being Detained by ICE? Why Is This US-Born Citizen Being Detained by ICE?

A class action lawsuit is challenging an ICE policy that violates the Fourth Amendment by holding citizens as undocumented immigrants. 

Jun 21, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform? Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

With a Republican majority revolting against a pathway to citizenship, John Boehner may be the only one who can get the legislation back on track. 

Jun 20, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol

Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol

Michelle Bachmann led a protest against immigration reform, but her argument is faulty.

Jun 19, 2013 / George Zornick

Immigration Reform Is a Great Reason to Scrap the Debt Ceiling Deal

Immigration Reform Is a Great Reason to Scrap the Debt Ceiling Deal Immigration Reform Is a Great Reason to Scrap the Debt Ceiling Deal

How are we supposed to abide by strict budget caps when adding ten million new Americans?

Jun 18, 2013 / George Zornick

What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday

What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday

The High Court defended voting rights yesterday—striking down part of an Arizona proposition that nevertheless leaves undocumented immigrants vulnerable to deportation. ...

Jun 18, 2013 / Aura Bogado

How Immigration Reform Will Put Migrants’ Lives at Risk

How Immigration Reform Will Put Migrants’ Lives at Risk How Immigration Reform Will Put Migrants’ Lives at Risk

Many progressives have accepted increased border security as a necessary tradeoff for getting a bill passed. The terms of this compromise will be paid in blood.

Jun 13, 2013 / Catherine Gaffney and Kate Morgan-Olsen

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