The Supreme Court Deals Trump a Defeat on the Census Citizenship Question
The high court's decision didn't take issue with the question itself, but rather the administration's tactics.
The Definition of ‘Refugee’ Is Out of Date. And It’s Leaving People Behind.
The international idea of who counts as a refugee is over half a century old. But today the lines between "refugee," "migrant," and "illegal border crosser" have all begun to blur.
Ahead of the First Democratic Debates, Only Three Candidates Have Released Immigration Plans
All of the 2020 Democrats want immigration reform, but so far only a few of them have described what that would entail.
If Conditions for Detained Migrant Children Got Worse, How Would We Know?
Detention centers on the border are notorious for being "black boxes," and outside monitoring is rare.
What Laws Protect Detained Children From Mistreatment on the Border?
Federal statute protects the most basic of children's rights—but advocates say the government is still trying to find loopholes.
Guatemalans Vote in an Atmosphere of Distrust and Corruption (in Photos)
The national election in Guatemala likely marked the bitter end to what was once the most hopeful anti-corruption movement in the hemisphere.
World Refugee Day: An Essential Reading List
We've collected highlights from our coverage of displaced people around the world.
Trump Claims ICE Will Deport ‘Millions’ in the Coming Weeks. Is That Even Possible?
The announcement likely has to do more with Trump's re-election campaign than an actual ICE operation. But that won't stop it from spreading fear through immigrant communities.
What’s Actually Causing Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Immigrant Detention Centers?
While conspiracy theorists blame the spread of the disease on the migrants themselves, research indicates that severe overcrowding in U.S. detention facilities and shelters on the Mexican side of the border are causing outbreaks.
Most Undocumented Immigrants Are Not Mexican
The make-up of the country's undocumented population is changing. Can white Americans' preconceived notions keep up?