The Militarization of the Southern Border Is a Long-Standing American Tradition The Militarization of the Southern Border Is a Long-Standing American Tradition
Trump’s wall is just the latest incarnation of an old fixation.
Jan 14, 2019 / Greg Grandin
ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis
The immigration agency spent the holidays releasing hundreds of refugees onto the streets of El Paso. Asylum seekers deserve better.
Jan 11, 2019 / Todd A. Curry
For Jakelin Caal and Felipe Gómez Alonzo For Jakelin Caal and Felipe Gómez Alonzo
These two children died in US border custody in December 2018.
Jan 10, 2019 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández
Beyond the Wall: A Q&A With Wendy Brown Beyond the Wall: A Q&A With Wendy Brown
For the Berkeley political-science professor, border walls signify a population in distress.
Jan 9, 2019 / Q&A / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country
“Fact-checking” the president’s hate is not a sufficient fix.
Jan 8, 2019 / George Zornick
After the Caravan After the Caravan
For these young immigrants, getting to the border was just the beginning.
Jan 3, 2019 / Annette Lin
Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown
While the situation deteriorates at the border, thousands of Southeast Asian refugees who have lived in the US for years are facing renewed pressure.
Jan 3, 2019 / Michelle Chen
How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship
On the 99th anniversary of Emma Goldman’s deportation, the Trump administration is using the same tactics to expel US citizens.
Dec 21, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria
Snapshot: Jakelin Caal Maquin Snapshot: Jakelin Caal Maquin
Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl, died two days after she was taken into US Border Patrol custody. According to the United Nations, migrant deaths have increased u…
Dec 21, 2018 / the Caal Family
