Sousveillance: When the Public Surveils the Surveillance State
Practical steps for safe sousveillance—the public’s act of recording the surveillance state for accountability.
“We’re Watching”: How Advocates Are Holding Detention Centers Accountable by ‘Witnessing’
As detainments continue to ramp up across the country, advocates continue to organize “witnessing” and observation programs that have been used as a tactic for accountability and visibility.
ICE’s Growth Is Not Just an Immigration Issue — It’s a Threat to Democracy and Electoral Integrity
How ICE has fueled fear, voter suppression, and abuses of power—and what it means for the future of U.S. democracy.
Public Safety or Profiling? Implications of Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem for Immigration Enforcement in the U.S.
The Supreme Court’s decision raises concerns about racial profiling, as critics argue it permits stops based on a combination of factors that could be discriminatory.
After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens
A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.
States, cities, and advocates fight immigration detention growth in court
From New Jersey and Kansas zoning laws to Florida environmental concerns, states, cities, and advocates are battling the expansion of immigration detention in court.
Inside Courthouse Immigration Arrests: Controversy, Legal History, and Implications
The sudden shifts between protected and unprotected status has sparked controversy over immigration enforcement in courthouses.
Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers
ICE’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago targets street vendors and day laborers, exposing the violence and human cost of immigration enforcement on vulnerable workers and communities.
What 30+ Years of Deportations Show Across 5 Presidents
Barack Obama’s administration deported more immigrants than any other in the last 3 decades.
Neighbors Turn to Each Other As ICE Raids Shake Los Angeles’ Immigrant Communities
When federal immigration enforcement operations swept through Los Angeles this summer, the effects rippled far beyond the undocumented community.
Arrests of immigrants with no criminal record up more than 1,000% under Trump administration
There are now fewer arrests at border crossings and more in the rest of the country.
Understanding Federal-Local Divide in Immigration Enforcement
As immigration has grown politically contentious, some towns and cities have enacted sanctuary policies to limit local agencies’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.