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Immigration Archive

Archives for August 2019

Technology
The world’s biggest women’s tech conference just dropped Palantir as a sponsorThe world’s biggest women’s tech conference just dropped Palantir as a sponsor
Technology

It’s the third time in recent months an outside group has severed ties with Palantir over its controversial work for ICE.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Trump official suggests famous Statue of Liberty sonnet is too nice to immigrantsTrump official suggests famous Statue of Liberty sonnet is too nice to immigrants
Politics

“Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet and who will not become a public charge.”

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
Why the Trump administration is going after low-income immigrants, explained by an expertWhy the Trump administration is going after low-income immigrants, explained by an expert
Explainers

The “public charge” rule change is about generating “fear, cruelty, and chaos,” Marielena Hincapié tells us.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Immigration makes America greatImmigration makes America great
Politics

Current policy could be improved, but American progress depends on welcoming foreigners.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Border chief explains why there have been no ICE raids at Trump propertiesBorder chief explains why there have been no ICE raids at Trump properties
Politics

Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan said there are investigations the public is “unaware of.”

By Riley Beggin
Politics
The Mississippi ICE raids expose the biggest problem with US immigration lawsThe Mississippi ICE raids expose the biggest problem with US immigration laws
Politics

They ignore the high demand for workers to fill low-skill jobs in America.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Trump described an imaginary “invasion” at the border 2 dozen times in the past yearTrump described an imaginary “invasion” at the border 2 dozen times in the past year
Politics

The president’s racist language was also used by the El Paso shooter.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell

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