Expedited Removal: History, Debate, and Modern Implications
First introduced in 1996, expedited removal has had a long history in the United States.
Trump’s War with Mexico? A Political Stunt That Could Spiral into Chaos
Rather than treating neighboring nations—Mexico and even Canada—as sovereign partners, Trump has taken a paternalistic, almost monarchical approach.
Trump Administration Defies Judge’s Order to Halt Deportations
Hundreds of individuals were deported after President Trump invoked a wartime authority to expedite the deportation of migrants believed to be connected to a Venezuelan gang.
Espaillat accuses Trump of creating an “environment of fear among the immigrant community”
Trump also touted his idea for a “gold card” visa, a novel way for foreigners to obtain U.S. citizenship.
Tracking Mass Deportation by the Numbers, Not Smoke and Mirrors
The White House apparently is flooding social media platforms with disinformation.
Latino Freeze Movement: Do Economic Boycotts Create Real Change?
Actor John Leguizamo is pushing for a national freeze on all shopping on February 28, calling it an economic blackout.
Support for Mass Deportation Drops Well Below Half as People Consider Other Options
When people are given more information about the options available, support for mass deportation as the preferred solution drops well below half, overall and among Republicans.
Don’t get distracted, stupid!
Politicians, Republicans, and Democrats alike are very savvy about how to manipulate media to their advantage.
One faction in Congress DOES look like America
Hispanic and Latino House Dem’s are at 17 percent, compared to 19 percent in the U.S.
H-1B Visas, Cultural Failures, Weapons of Economic War
What happens when other nations (especially so-called third-world nations) advance economically and educationally? Does it cause us damage?
The Chancla Wars: Trump’s Dangerous Game
If you think it’s harmless political theater—a
wrestling smackdown for the masses—you might want to reconsider. The threat of a
U.S. invasion of Mexico is nothing new.
The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall
Democrats have a record number of women in the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republican, leading to an overall decline in representation.