Trump to World: Fuck You Trump to World: Fuck You
That’s essentially what the president said when he cleared three war criminals, overriding the wishes of his own military leaders.
Nov 26, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Wants to Treat Undocumented Migrants Like Enemy Combatants Trump Wants to Treat Undocumented Migrants Like Enemy Combatants
But US soldiers who commit war crimes? They’re “deserving individuals” who deserve “second chances.”
Nov 19, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal
As the administration continues its war on asylum seekers, a former asylum officer says forcing applicants to wait in Mexican camps violates international law.
Nov 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
The EU’s Shame Is Locked Away in Libya The EU’s Shame Is Locked Away in Libya
Incarcerated refugees wrote on mattresses with tomato paste: “We condemn EU policy on innocent detainee refugees in Libya.”
Nov 13, 2019 / Jérôme Tubiana
Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason
Between new fees for asylum seekers and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, the United States is trying to stand out in all the wrong ways.
Nov 12, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Bernie’s Immigration Plan Is Good Bernie’s Immigration Plan Is Good
The senator’s newly released plan—to halt deportations, abolish ICE, create a path to citizenship, and boost worker protections—marks a shift not only in Democratic policy but even...
Nov 8, 2019 / John Washington
The Berlin Wall Kept People In. Our New Walls Keep People Out. The Berlin Wall Kept People In. Our New Walls Keep People Out.
Walls have made a comeback—but like in Berlin, their effectiveness hinges on mass surveillance.
Nov 8, 2019 / Matthew Longo
Take Action Now: Stand Up for Immigrant Justice Take Action Now: Stand Up for Immigrant Justice
Attend a #HomeIsHere rally, defend immigrant rights in your community, and help provide counsel for those who need it.
Nov 5, 2019 / NationAction
Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals
He’s shoring up his bigoted base for 2020, but he’s also courting the broader GOP coalition of big business and the Christian right.
Nov 5, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality
But World Series fans were having none of it—thousands chanted “Lock him up!” at Nationals Park stadium in Washington, DC.
Oct 29, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky