News & Commentary about ICE and Border Patrol Abuses

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American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.

Nov 2, 2023

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

A hand holding up a "With LGBT Refugees" sign.

Oct 10, 2023

Asylum Seeker's Wrongful 6-Year Detention is Emblematic of a Broken System

Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.

Jul 25, 2023

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.

Jul 6, 2023

The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises

U.S. Border patrol vehicles converge with local police car by border fence.

Jun 9, 2023

Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer?

Activists march to the White House to demand no asylum ban and no family detention.

May 5, 2023

Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum

Margarito Castañon Nava looks into the camera as he stands next to an American flag hanging from a wooden fence behind him on his right.

Apr 12, 2023

This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."

Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.

Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.

Aug 31, 2022

UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program