What Arguing for the Wall on National Television Did for Trump
Primetime Oval Office addresses are outdated, but may still be effective for Trump.
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Trump's Border Wall: An Essential Reading List
Following the president's primetime address, we collected Pacific Standard's most pertinent stories on immigration, border security, and the wall proposal.
Did Democrats Support Border Barriers Before Trump Took Office?
In the president's Tuesday night address, he claimed Democrats supported barriers but changed their tune once he took office.
What Happens If Trump Declares a National Emergency Over the Border Wall?
A legal expert on emergency powers weighs in.
How Many of Trump's Border Wall Claims Are True?
In his primetime address, Trump will try to frame the border as a national emergency and a humanitarian crisis. But the current pressure—and exigence for the address—comes from the ongoing government shutdown.
The United States' States of Emergencies
Trump's threat to use a national emergency for the border wall taps into a history of far-reaching executive power.
The Global History Behind 'Build the Wall!'
Since ancient times, border walls have simultaneously assuaged and stoked our fears of outsiders. But a history of walls can't tell the full story of civilization.
How California's 50th District House Race Could Affect Immigration Policy
The outcome of the race between indicted incumbent Duncan Hunter, a Republican, and Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar, could affect President Donald Trump's immigration policy, at least at California's border with Mexico.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an investigation into Nike's control over the University of Oregon to a profile of Canada's Desmond Cole.
With Family Plots and Migratory Hubs in Its Crosshairs, the Border Wall Looms Large in Texas
After securing over $500 million in March to build a border barrier, the Department of Homeland Security has begun laying the foundation for the first miles of Donald Trump's long-promised wall. The blueprint bisects federally protected public lands and dismembers private property that's been passed down for generations.
The Week in Photos: From a Mexican Border Wall Protest to an Irish Star Wars Festival
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
'Construye Ese Muro!': Una Historia Local
Este artículo trata sobre cómo la política y el miedo, en lugar de los riesgos cotidianos y las realidades de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, han moldeado históricamente las políticas fronterizas.
Taking Freedom: 'Build That Wall!': A Local History
On how politics and fear, rather than the day-to-day risks and realities of life at the U.S.-Mexico border, have historically shaped border policies.
The Immigration Stalemate Between the White House and Congressional Democrats Continues
The White House and congressional Democrats rejected each other's proposals over the weekend.
Kickbacks, Corruption, and a Texas Border Wall
How one Texas family allegedly made millions off the construction of a border fence funded by the Department of Homeland Security.
Vendors Chosen to Build Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Patrol has selected four companies to build prototypes of a concrete-based wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump Doubles Down on Claim Mexico Will Pay for Border Wall
The remarks came on the tail end of a tense volley between Trump and the Mexican government.
Letter From the Editor: Concrete Results
Introducing Pacific Standard's August/September 2017 issue.
Border Agency to Kick Off Building Trump's Wall Through a National Wildlife Refuge in Texas
Construction on the wall was not expected to begin until January.