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In Praise of Patience in the Midst of Crisis
The first ten days of the Trump administration have already created a whirlwind of immigration policy changes, new enforcement actions (both real and…
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A Survey of 'Know Your Rights' Resources for Immigrants and Their Families
'Know your rights' resources help communities prepare for escalating immigration enforcement activity. I reviewed dozens of these resources and…
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Immigrant Detention by the Numbers: A Baseline for Evaluating ICE's Ramped-Up Enforcement Efforts
ICE latest detention data is the last look at numbers from the Biden administration and a baseline for the Trump administration. Plus: listen to my…
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Understanding Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration: A Focus on Birthright Citizenship
Trump's attempt to abolish birthright citizenship already lost its first legal battle. But that's only part of the full story.
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"Governing Through Confusion": Three Lessons From My Interview with The Guardian
The Guardian featured Maanvi Singh's full-length interview with me on their front page today. Let's talk about it.
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Trump's New Immigration Policies Already Affecting Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Humanitarian migrants are among those first hit by the Trump administration's new immigration policies.
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Trump II Day One Immigration Breakdown (Updated Hourly)
Donald Trump promised major and immediate changes to immigration policy on day one of his administration. Follow along below to get real-time updates…
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The Spirit of Simplicity in Uncertain Times
On Inauguration Eve, a personal post about the importance of ritual and focus during times of political uncertainty.
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Senate Holds Hearing on 'Remain in Mexico', Maligned Policy Could Become Law
The Migrant Protection Protocols created major barriers to asylum during the first Trump administration. Republicans are seeking to revive the policy…
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December 2024

Behind the Lens: A Conversation with Greg Constantine
Listen now | Photographer Greg Constantine joined me to discuss what it means to make immigrant detention visible while preserving the humanity of those…
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Immigrant Detention in Focus: The Unconventional Photography of Greg Constantine
Greg Constantine's "Seven Doors" project captures the lives and stories behind immigrant detention in the United States and around the world through…
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Act Now to Safeguard this Newsletter as a Trusted Source of Immigration Information
Join me in creating a more informed, compassionate, and impactful conversation on immigration at this crucial time in our history.
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