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Art and Architecture of Ports of Entry Along the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Visual Journey (Republished)
The border between the U.S. and Mexico remains a vital, multidimensional space of power, culture, movement, and everyday life.
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Art and Architecture of Ports of Entry Along the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Visual Journey (Republished)
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ICE Set to Arrest a Record 35,000 Immigrants in June, Daily Quotas are Political - Not Practical (Part 2)
In Part 2 of my series on ICE arrest data made public by the Deportation Data Project, we examine daily and monthly arrest totals and project record…
Jun 26
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ICE Set to Arrest a Record 35,000 Immigrants in June, Daily Quotas are Political - Not Practical (Part 2)
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Listen to Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon Discuss Their New Book: "Immigration Detention Inc."
Immigrant detention is at record highs and the Trump admin wants nearly $50 billion to expand detention capacity. A new book provides critical…
Jun 26
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LIVE: New ICE Arrest Data Explained
Listen now (31 mins) | Thank you to everyone who tuned in today to learn about the new ICE arrest data released by the Deportation Data Project.
Jun 25
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A Close Look at ICE Arrest Data from the Deportation Data Project (Part 1)
In Part 1 of my series on ICE arrest data made public by the Deportation Data Project, I discuss the context for this data and the importance of…
Jun 25
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A Close Look at ICE Arrest Data from the Deportation Data Project (Part 1)
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56,397 People Now Detained by ICE, Possibly Highest in History
Largest growth in detention numbers comes from people with no criminal histories, who now make up a third of ICE detention amid dangerous overcrowding…
Jun 21
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56,397 People Now Detained by ICE, Possibly Highest in History
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LIVE: The Asylum Denial Machine Explained
Watch now | In this Substack Live event, I break down the latest data from the immigration courts, specifically the shocking spike in asylum denials…
Jun 19
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LIVE: The Asylum Denial Machine Explained
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The Asylum Denial Machine
In April, immigration judges set two alarming records by closing over 11,000 asylum cases and denying 80% of them in a single month. An avalanche of…
Jun 19
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The Asylum Denial Machine
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Event Announcement: "Immigration Detention, Inc.", a Live Conversation with Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon about the Big Business of…
As Congress considers expanding immigrant detention from 41,000 to 100,000 beds, this timely discussion will unpack the political and economic forces…
Jun 16
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Event Announcement: "Immigration Detention, Inc.", a Live Conversation with Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon about the Big Business of Locking Up Migrants
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Over 50,000 Immigrants Now Detained, Highest Since 2019
ICE detention numbers are up alongside spike in new detention facilities and new 287(g) agreements. Nearly 25% of detainees now have no criminal…
Jun 6
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Over 50,000 Immigrants Now Detained, Highest Since 2019
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May 2025
LIVE: Behind the Scenes of My Latest Post About ICE Detention Data
Watch now | Watch or listen to my live coffee chat about ICE's newest detention data released today. Hear how I think about the data and maybe you'll…
May 23
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LIVE: Behind the Scenes of My Latest Post About ICE Detention Data
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ICE Detention Numbers Decline Slightly for the First Time During the Trump II Administration
Despite total decline, the number of people arrested and detained by ICE rather than CBP continued to grow modestly.
May 23
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ICE Detention Numbers Decline Slightly for the First Time During the Trump II Administration
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