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Vox’s coverage of immigration policy: from executive orders targeting birthright citizenship to the expansion of ICE and more.

Immigration
NYC is struggling to help asylum seekers. Here’s why.NYC is struggling to help asylum seekers. Here’s why.
Immigration

Mayor Eric Adams said this week that caring for migrants will cost the city $12 billion.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
A deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policiesA deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policies
World Politics

At least 41 people are believed to have died after a boat capsized off of Italy this month.

By Li Zhou and Jen Kirby
Immigration
Biden is taking Texas to court over its floating border barrierBiden is taking Texas to court over its floating border barrier
Immigration

Biden is clashing with Texas over the border again.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
What the Dutch parliament collapse reveals about European migrationWhat the Dutch parliament collapse reveals about European migration
World Politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s resignation could be a bellwether for European Parliament elections.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Florida’s new immigration law previews a DeSantis presidencyFlorida’s new immigration law previews a DeSantis presidency
Politics

The law that takes effect this weekend has already sparked fear — and could carry human and financial costs.

By Christian Paz
Politics
DeSantis keeps looking like a Trump copycatDeSantis keeps looking like a Trump copycat
Politics

The Florida governor’s immigration platform shows how he’s struggling to articulate why he’s a better version of Trump.

By Nicole Narea
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court may be running out of patience for Trump’s worst judgesThe Supreme Court may be running out of patience for Trump’s worst judges
Supreme Court

The Court’s decision in United States v. Texas stops rogue judges from seizing control of law enforcement.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A guide to Ron DeSantis’s most extreme policies in FloridaA guide to Ron DeSantis’s most extreme policies in Florida
Politics

DeSantis’s Florida bills targeting LGBTQ people, abortion rights, and teachings on race preview his presidential platform.

By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Why immigration policy is so inhumaneWhy immigration policy is so inhumane
Future Perfect

The expiration of Title 42 has put migration front and center in US politics. Can a humane policy also be a winning political one?

By Kelsey Piper
Immigration
Ron DeSantis’s immigration law is already leading to worker shortagesRon DeSantis’s immigration law is already leading to worker shortages
Immigration

Dozens of videos on social media show empty construction sites and farms even before a new law goes into effect.

By Christian Paz
Policy
9 questions about Biden’s border policy, answered9 questions about Biden’s border policy, answered
Policy

Here’s what the end of Title 42, a controversial Trump-era immigration policy, really means for the border.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Title 42 is over. Immigration policy is still broken.Title 42 is over. Immigration policy is still broken.
Politics

Politicians in Florida, Texas, and New York City are trying to push migrants out of their jurisdictions.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
The seismic consequences of ending Title 42The seismic consequences of ending Title 42
Politics

The end of Trump’s controversial border policy, explained.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why Biden is deploying more troops to the southern borderWhy Biden is deploying more troops to the southern border
Politics

A surge of migrants is expected after Biden’s ending of a controversial Trump-era border policy.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why so many top Republicans want to go to war in MexicoWhy so many top Republicans want to go to war in Mexico
Politics

An astonishingly bad idea that’s gotten popular very quickly.

By Zack Beauchamp
Are 8 billion people too many — or too few?
The Highlight

Welcome to the population paradox of the 21st century.

By Bryan Walsh
Politics
Biden’s long-awaited plan to give health care to Dreamers, explainedBiden’s long-awaited plan to give health care to Dreamers, explained
Politics

Almost half of the immigrants eligible for DACA are uninsured. Biden is trying to fix that.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Migrants were left for dead in a Mexican detention center. Was it a preventable tragedy?Migrants were left for dead in a Mexican detention center. Was it a preventable tragedy?
Politics

Mexican authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 38 migrants as homicides.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Biden and Trudeau’s immigration deal makes it easier for both countries to turn away asylum seekersBiden and Trudeau’s immigration deal makes it easier for both countries to turn away asylum seekers
Politics

It’s the latest move by the Biden administration to take a harsher approach on the issue.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
The UK’s extreme new immigration plans, explainedThe UK’s extreme new immigration plans, explained
Explainers

Tory plans to stop channel crossings may be more political than practical.

By Ellen Ioanes
Policy
How Biden came to embrace Trumpian border policiesHow Biden came to embrace Trumpian border policies
Policy

Biden is sunsetting one Trump border policy and reviving another.

By Nicole Narea
Policy
A new Supreme Court decision leaves a Trump judge in charge of the Mexican borderA new Supreme Court decision leaves a Trump judge in charge of the Mexican border
Policy

Arizona v. Mayorkas shows how the Court’s Republican majority can manipulate its own procedures for partisan ends.

By Ian Millhiser
Life
This Penn professor has been offending minorities for years. Will tenure save her?This Penn professor has been offending minorities for years. Will tenure save her?
Life

The University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Wax problem, explained.

By Jack Meserve
Politics
The Supreme Court is manipulating its own calendar to lock GOP policies in placeThe Supreme Court is manipulating its own calendar to lock GOP policies in place
Politics

Arizona v. Mayorkas, the Court’s new Title 42 decision, appears to be the latest act of gamesmanship by a Republican Supreme Court.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Blue cities and the Biden administration are failing migrants bused from the borderBlue cities and the Biden administration are failing migrants bused from the border
Politics

The migrants bused from the border on Christmas Eve revealed resource gaps in Democrat-led cities and a failure of federal policy.

By Nicole Narea
Policy
Title 42 may be ending soon. The US immigration system isn’t ready.Title 42 may be ending soon. The US immigration system isn’t ready.
Policy

Trump enacted the controversial policy during Covid-19. It’s set to end Wednesday unless the Supreme Court intervenes.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
How an obscure Christian right activist became one of the most powerful men in AmericaHow an obscure Christian right activist became one of the most powerful men in America
Politics

A rule governing federal courts in Texas turned a former lawyer for the religious right into one of the most powerful people in the United States.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A Senate breakthrough on immigration might still be a long shotA Senate breakthrough on immigration might still be a long shot
Politics

A bipartisan proposal for immigration reform might not be the solution Democrats were looking for.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
A rogue Trump judge has thrown the Supreme Court in disarrayA rogue Trump judge has thrown the Supreme Court in disarray
Politics

Arguments in United States v. Texas dwelled on whether to upend one of the judiciary’s longstanding procedures in order to neutralize the most reactionary judges.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A Trump judge seized control of ICE, and the Supreme Court will decide whether to stop himA Trump judge seized control of ICE, and the Supreme Court will decide whether to stop him
Politics

Judge Drew Tipton’s order in United States v. Texas is completely lawless. Thus far, the Supreme Court has given him a pass.

By Ian Millhiser
Leah Boustan is illuminating how and where people migrate — and why it matters
The 2022 Future Perfect 50

The Princeton economist is using innovative techniques to explore how immigration has changed the world.

By Dylan Matthews
The Supreme Court’s new term could be even more consequential than its last one
Politics

The Republican justices who overruled Roe v. Wade are only getting started.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Why Ron DeSantis is baiting Biden on the borderWhy Ron DeSantis is baiting Biden on the border
Politics

The Florida governor’s scheme to send migrants to Martha’s Vineyard is a transparent midterms ploy.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
Progressives have welcomed migrants. Now they need to house themProgressives have welcomed migrants. Now they need to house them
Future Perfect

YIMBYism for migrant policy.

By Bryan Walsh
Politics
DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard flights escalate GOP immigration stuntsDeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard flights escalate GOP immigration stunts
Politics

Migrants boarded the flights after being given questionable information about what awaited them.

By Ellen Ioanes and Haleema Shah
Politics
DACA is in jeopardy. Can the Biden administration save it?DACA is in jeopardy. Can the Biden administration save it?
Politics

Nothing short of federal legislation can ensure DACA’s survival.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
How Republicans rigged Texas’s federal courts against BidenHow Republicans rigged Texas’s federal courts against Biden
Politics

It’s easy to secure court orders blocking major policies when you can choose your own judges.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court just let a Trump judge seize control of ICE, at least for nowThe Supreme Court just let a Trump judge seize control of ICE, at least for now
Politics

Apparently President Biden isn’t in charge of the executive branch anymore.

By Ian Millhiser
America has an innovation problem. The H-1B visa backlog is making it worse.
Future Perfect

America needs high-skilled immigrants. Here’s why we don’t have more.

By Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg
Politics
A Trump judge seized control of ICE. Will the Supreme Court stop him?A Trump judge seized control of ICE. Will the Supreme Court stop him?
Politics

Oh look, a Trump judge thinks he’s in charge of immigration policy. Must be Tuesday.

By Ian Millhiser