Immigration Policy

Children Detention Center

Are Democrats Up to the Task of Combating Trump’s Wanton Cruelty? Are Democrats Up to the Task of Combating Trump’s Wanton Cruelty?

While the administration forces families to pay a fortune to take custody of detained minors, party leaders tone-police their lefty colleagues and seem unready for the battle ahead...

Jul 2, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Ever More Children Are Facing the Nightmare of Immigration Court on Their Own

Ever More Children Are Facing the Nightmare of Immigration Court on Their Own Ever More Children Are Facing the Nightmare of Immigration Court on Their Own

Even before the Trump administration launched its “zero-tolerance” policy, the number of children heading to court without an attorney had jumped.

Jul 2, 2018 / David F. Brand

Protesters pray during a Rally For Our Children event to protest a new

Cities Are Saying ‘No’ to ICE by Canceling Their Contracts With the Agency Cities Are Saying ‘No’ to ICE by Canceling Their Contracts With the Agency

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, June 2018: From Austin to Toledo and beyond.

Jul 2, 2018 / Sophie Kasakove

Family separation protest

Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps

When the Supreme Court becomes Trump’s tool, it falls to us to protect our Constitution.

Jun 29, 2018 / Linda Sarsour

Australia refugees

Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond

In an age of refugee demonization, Australia was well ahead of the curve.

Jun 29, 2018 / Antony Loewenstein

Protesters pray during a Rally For Our Children event to protest a new

Another Way to Keep Families Together: Join the New Sanctuary Movement Another Way to Keep Families Together: Join the New Sanctuary Movement

Find ways to help in your community.

Jun 28, 2018 / John Washington

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

The blistering 24-page decision offers some hope to the families who have been torn apart. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thumbs Up

We’re Going to Abolish ICE We’re Going to Abolish ICE

It’s just the beginning, but candidates across the country are starting to step up.

Jun 28, 2018 / Sean McElwee

Census form

When Kids Don’t Count When Kids Don’t Count

The Census already drastically undercounts children. Will “zero tolerance” make it worse?

Jun 27, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

Detainee Immigrants

Here Is Just Some of the Hateful Abuse Immigrants Face in Detention Centers Here Is Just Some of the Hateful Abuse Immigrants Face in Detention Centers

A new report documents a litany of racist, sexist, Islamophobic, homophobic behavior from detention guards.

Jun 27, 2018 / John Washington

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