Justice Department Threatens to Sue Texas Over Anti-Migrant Law
"I'm relieved to see the DOJ heed our calls to act," said Rep. Joaquin Castro. "This law is unconstitutional, racist, and dangerous."
NY Governor Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Conviction, Immigrant Rights Bills
"Innocent New Yorkers will continue to sit in our jails and prisons, or remain saddled with an unlawful criminal record in our communities, unable to clear their names," warned one…
Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build “Detention Camps” at Southern Border
The former president’s xenophobic plans for a second term would start “on day one” if he’s elected, sources indicated.
80+ Groups Descend on DC Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights
"We stand together... to say no to more weapons for Israel's genocide in Gaza, no more money to imprison children and families seeking safety at our border, no more money…
Biden’s Border: Record Contracts for Private Industry on the World’s Deadliest Land Border
By Todd Miller / TomDispatch On September 23rd, at about 2:30 a.m., a Border Patrol surveillance camera captured two people crossing the international boundary between Mexico and the United States…
Activists Say Biden Betrayed Promises with Continuation of Border Wall Construction
The president announced he would waive 26 laws to expedite border wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley earlier this month.
Philadelphia Considers First US Bill to End Unlawful Medical Deportations
Philadelphia considers first US bill to end unlawful medical deportations.
‘Horrific Step Backwards’: Biden Admin Waives Protections to Speed Border Wall Construction
"Every acre of habitat left in the Rio Grande Valley is irreplaceable," said one advocate. "We can't afford to lose more of it to a useless, medieval wall."
Over 2,500 Migrants Died or Went Missing While Trying to Reach Europe via the Mediterranean This Year: UNHCR
The land routes taken by migrants through Sub-Saharan Africa and the sea crossing points in Libya and Tunisia are also extremely dangerous due to wars and local conflicts. Those who…
The U.S. Government’s Database of Immigrant DNA Has Hit Scary, Astronomical Proportions
By Saira Hussain and Matthew Guariglia / Electronic Frontier Foundation The FBI recently released its proposed budget for 2024, and its request for a massive increase in funding for its…
Newsom Vetoed Bill Restricting California Prison Transfers to ICE
California was one signature away from placing restrictions on prison transfers to ICE. Gov. Newsom blocked the action, even though it faced no opposition and had supermajority votes.
The Housing Crisis and Migrant Crisis Are Exasperated by Capitalism
As thousands of people come to the U.S. seeking shelter, politicians around the country are claiming that housing in the U.S. is already in crisis and that there is no…
The Fate of the “Dreamers” Is Likely Headed to the Right-Dominated Supreme Court
If the Supreme Court agrees with the new decision by a Texas federal judge, it will be devastating to 600,000 Dreamers.
Bill Restricting California Prison Transfers to ICE Heading to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
The HOME Act has been passed by the California Senate and is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk.
Women-Led Groups in Chicago Spearhead Response to Migrant Influx
As the migrant influx continues, their efforts shine a light on the need for collective action and federal response.