Illinois Is Cracking Down on Private Immigration Detention
A new law will give the state the strictest limits on private detention facilities in the nation.
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World Refugee Day: An Essential Reading List
We've collected highlights from our coverage of displaced people around the world.
Yes, Trump’s Detention Centers Are Concentration Camps
These are concentration camps, and denying as much merely prepares the way for worse atrocities to come.
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?
The Data Breach on the Border Raises Concerns About a ‘Smart Wall’
Hackers got access to photos of border crossers and their license plates this week, raising questions about border authorities' plans to collect reams of sensitive biometric information.
Why Is Border Patrol Stopping Greyhound Buses in Pennsylvania?
Customs and Border Protection searches of buses have increased—even far from the border.
Can DACA Outlive Trump’s First Term?
House Democrats will pass a bill to protect Dreamers—but without support from the Senate or the president, it's unlikely to become law.
Why Are Trans Women Dying in ICE Detention?
Johana Medina Leon was the second trans woman to die after falling ill in ICE detention in just over a year. Advocates warn that trans people face injury, abuse, and neglect in ICE detention centers.