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A woman sits on a bench in jail.

Mothers in prison aren’t likely to see their families this Thanksgiving — or any other day

Justice

Jill McCorkel, a professor of sociology and criminology at Villanova University, details the costs and challenges of low-income families visiting relatives in prison.

Gabriela García, who crossed the US-Mexico border illegally with her family when she was three, recently protested for immigrant rights in downtown San Francisco. She was arrested and released for her civil disobedience the same day. "I’m undocumented. I’

Why this young Latina decided to block a major intersection in San Francisco

Conflict & Justice

Immigrants, legal groups allege harsh treatment at U.S. border

Global Politics

Law professor says deportation is largely ineffective as an immigration policy

Global Politics

New deportation policy goes into effect in US

Global Politics

Abuse at the Border? Immigrants and Legal Groups Allege Harsh Treatment

Conflict & Justice

Illegal entry from Mexico into the US is down overall, but the South Texas Rio Grande Valley is its own story. An unprecedented number of migrants are now being intercepted by Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol. Amy Bracken reports.

Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants

Conflict & Justice

In tough economic times, anti-immigrant feeling is strong in Greece, and politicians of all stripes are playing to it.

A Former INS Commissioner on the New ICE Guidelines

Yesterday, the House Judiciary immigration subcommittee held a meeting called “Holiday on ICE.” Contrary to how it might sound, it had nothing to do with dancing elves or figure skating.  In this case, ICE refers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal law enforcement agency under the department of Homeland Security that enforces immigration laws. The […]

Some Deportations Halted, But Immigrants Remain in Limbo

Conflict & Justice

A massive review of immigration cases in Denver and Baltimore will halt deportation proceedings against more than 1600 undocumented immigrants. The case against Raul Cardenas of Denver was stopped. He speaks with host Marco Werman.

Top of the Hour: US Deportation Cases Under Review, Morning Headlines

About 300,000 deportation cases are set to be reviewed by the Department of Homeland Security starting Thursday as officials try to expedite the deportations of convicted criminals and halt those of illegal immigrants with no criminal records.