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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

    Politics
    Foreign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of TrumpForeign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of Trump
    Politics

    The Trump administration is seeking Central America’s help to reduce migration. But Trump keeps throwing tantrums.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The Pentagon is putting $1 billion toward the wall — and House Democrats can’t stop themThe Pentagon is putting $1 billion toward the wall — and House Democrats can’t stop them
    Politics

    The Department of Defense has always asked Congress for permission to move money around. Until now.

    By Dara Lind
    Why Trump isn’t being charged with obstruction — even though Mueller didn’t exonerate him
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

    The controversy around William Barr’s conclusion that Trump shouldn’t be charged with obstruction of justice, explained.

    By Dara Lind
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    Mueller report: The full text of William Barr’s summary letterMueller report: The full text of William Barr’s summary letter
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    A version of the attorney general’s summary that’s easy to read on your phone.

    By Dara Lind
    Explainers
    Trump’s policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico faces its day in courtTrump’s policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico faces its day in court
    Explainers

    A federal judge is hearing a lawsuit Friday over whether to allow Trump to keep forcing Central American asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The Supreme Court’s liberals are very worried about indefinite detention of immigrantsThe Supreme Court’s liberals are very worried about indefinite detention of immigrants
    Politics

    The court confirms ICE can bar immigrants from bond based on years-old crimes. Liberal justices worry detainees’ basic rights are under attack.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Beto O’Rourke’s border cred is genuine. It’s not the same as an immigration platform.Beto O’Rourke’s border cred is genuine. It’s not the same as an immigration platform.
    Politics

    Beto’s — and Democrats’ — choice: make immigration a policy issue or keep it a vague theme.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Trump administration puts end of TPS on hold for Hondurans and NepalisTrump administration puts end of TPS on hold for Hondurans and Nepalis
    Politics

    Their fate is now linked to a lawsuit challenging Trump’s efforts to end the program for several other countries.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    House Democrats introduce bill to offer 2.5 million immigrants chance at permanent statusHouse Democrats introduce bill to offer 2.5 million immigrants chance at permanent status
    Politics

    The Dream and Promise Act would allow DREAMers to apply for legalization, and TPS holders to apply for green cards.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Trump’s budget proposes hiking application fees for legal immigrantsTrump’s budget proposes hiking application fees for legal immigrants
    Politics

    Charging immigrants 10 percent more, for “deficit reduction,” is something Trump might be able to do without Congress.

    By Dara Lind