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immigrant

In ‘Al Norte,’ a Through Line of Transience That Is Still True Today

Juan Palomo offers thoughtful, compelling language to tell the story of his migrant family in his debut book of poetry.

by Dede Fox

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الدفع في محطة الوقود

by Naveena Sadasivam

Texas Republican Called ICE on SB 4 Protesters, Threatened to Shoot Colleague

by Gus Bova, Sam DeGrave, and Kolten Parker

Texas Senate Votes to License ‘Baby Jails’ as Child Care Facilities

by Gus Bova

Apr 11, 2017

ACLU Urges Texas Sheriffs to Stay out of Costly Immigration Enforcement

“The bottom line is that 287(g) agreements cost counties money while damaging public safety and community trust in law enforcement,” the ACLU letter said.

by Gus Bova

Apr 09, 2017

Democrats Joaquin Castro, Beto O’Rourke Join Thousands at Dallas Immigration March

The march highlighted the shared struggles of Muslims and Latinos in the age of Trump.

by Gus Bova

Mar 22, 2017

13 Texas Counties Seek Authority from Trump to Enforce Immigration Law

The law enforcement agencies, mostly in rural South Texas and along the coast, have applied to enroll in the 287(g) agreement.

by Melissa del Bosque

A drawing by Felipe

Inside this month's print issue

Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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Mar 06, 2017

Texas Senator: Farmworker Housing Licensed by State is ‘Unconscionable’

‘There was no room to walk or cook, but you had to stay because there was no place else to go,’ one migrant farmworker said.

by Gus Bova

Immigration, Legislature Jan 11, 2017

Lawmakers, Advocates Unveil Campaign to Stop Anti-Immigrant Legislation

"We oppose these politics that have become poisoned with misinformation about immigrants and border life," said state Senator Jose Rodriguez.

by Gus Bova

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