In Trump's America

July 04, 2018

The New Sanctuary Coalition has been training people to accompany immigrants to check-ins and court dates for 11 years. Since Trump took office, they’re volunteer base is growing.

Immigration

US says nearly 2,000 families have been separated at the Mexico border

Reuters

June 15, 2018

The number represents a dramatic uptick from the nearly 1,800 family separations that Reuters reported had happened from October 2016 through February of this year. The official tally of separations is now nearly 4,000 children, not including March and the beginning of April 2018.

Immigration

The Mexican government says it will help people who are deported, but they often are left to make it on their own

PRI's The World

May 09, 2018

The president of Mexico told people deported from the US, “You’re not alone.” But Omar Blas Olvera felt alone trying to restart his life and put his family back together in Mexico.

Immigration

At the US-Mexico border, migrants face an uncertain wait

PRI's The World

April 30, 2018

Some lawyers question why US border officials are unable to process the asylum-seeking migrants from Central America, as the "caravan" has made international headlines during its travels north through Mexico.

Justice

An immigrant detainee is sent over 1,000 miles away from his family and lawyer — and fights to return

PRI's The World

January 24, 2018

Prominent immigrant advocate Ravi Ragbir was detained in New York City, but agents sent him to Florida after saying that they would deport him. A judge told the government to bring him back while his case is being heard.

Justice

A prominent immigrant advocate has been detained by immigration agents in New York City

PRI's The World

January 11, 2018

Ravi Ragbir, director of the New Sanctuary Coalition, was taken into custody during a check-in with the federal government.

Global Politics

An American family finds their way in Mexico after deportation

PRI's The World

January 11, 2018

“We surrendered to a journey that was wonderful but forced upon us,” says Katerina Barron. She and her two children were born in the US and moved to Mexico after her husband was deported.

Global Politics

Utah congressional candidate says Facebook ad to 'build the wall' was made in error

PRI's The World

September 26, 2017

The campaign for John Curtis says the mistake is a chance for dialogue. But one DACA recipient isn't so sure.

Justice

Why this DACA recipient won't be extending her protected status, but says others should

PRI's The World

September 26, 2017

About 154,000 people are eligible to renew their status for two more years. But not everyone thinks it's worth it.

Justice

DACA recipients won’t go back into the shadows quietly

PRI's The World

September 05, 2017

Julio Ramos just started medical school, but unless Congress passes laws to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children, it’s unclear if he can finish his training. Or pay back the student loans he’s already taken out.

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