Before Trump, Mexicans really liked the US
Can the U.S. recover its once positive image among Mexicans? Trade, immigration and cultural ties stand to suffer.
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Central American gangs like MS-13 were born out of failed anti-crime policies
Trump's plans to crack down on immigration could create the same conditions that led to MS-13's birth and expansion.
How crossing the US-Mexico border became a crime
Trump's administration plans to ramp up prosecution of unauthorized border crossings. Here's the story of how it became illegal in the first place.
Confused about Trump’s border wall?: 7 essential reads
While Trump appears to have backed away, for now, from a showdown over funding his proposed barrier between the U.S. and Mexico, the idea isn't going away anytime soon. Our experts offer a primer.
Does cooperating with ICE harm local police? What the research says
You often hear police express a concern that their jobs will become more difficult if they are forced to work with ICE. We look at the evidence.
How immigration detention compares around the world
Rights and living conditions vary depending where immigrants are detained.
Is the US immigration court system broken?
The system is backlogged and inefficient. Trump's commitment to strict immigration enforcement will likely make the problem worse.
San Francisco is using a Montana sheriff’s playbook to sue Trump on sanctuary cities
Twenty years ago, a sheriff won a lawsuit against a federal gun control law. Today, San Francisco is betting the same argument for state's rights will stop Trump from defunding sanctuary cities.
The rise of anti-immigrant attitudes, violence and nationalism in Costa Rica
While Costa Ricans pride their country for being an oasis of stability in Latin America, the nation has struggled with restrictive laws and social attitudes toward immigrants from Nicaragua.
Educating children in Guatemala before they decide to migrate to the US border
Young people from Central America continue to cross the U.S. border. Can programs funded by humanitarian assistance targeting root causes of migration help?
Immigrants deported under Obama share stories of terror and rights violations
Three stories show how today's deportations are reminiscent of what immigrants experienced during immigration raids under President Obama.
Private prisons, explained
The White House is pushing for more private prisons. But do the industry's promised benefits hold up to scrutiny?
Thousands flee violence and hunger in Venezuela, seeking asylum in the United States
Venezuelans, fleeing hunger and repression at home, have surpassed Central Americans as the top US asylum-seekers.
How unaccompanied youth become exploited workers in the US
Many children who cross the U.S. Mexico border illegally remain undetected and must fend for themselves on the other side.
Why we should not know our own passwords
As searches of smartphones and other digital devices at US borders become more common, can research and computer science help protect travelers' privacy?
Largest deportation campaign in US history is no match for Trump’s plan
In 1954, US Border Patrol's Operation Wetback promised to deport millions of undocumented Mexicans. It fell far short of its target, but made a mark in the minds of immigrants who lived in fear.
Trump’s immigration executive orders: The demise of due process and discretion
Trump's orders on deportations and immigration enforcement signal a hard-line approach without consideration for important factors in the lives of migrants.
How to protect your private data when you travel to the United States
Following reports of travellers to the US being forced to unlock their phones for border officials, here are some steps you can take to prevent your personal data from being exposed.
Americans and Mexicans living at the border are more connected than divided
Communities on either side of the US-Mexico border feel deeply connected by ties that existed before there was a wall, or even a border.
Are Puerto Ricans really American citizens?
Over the years, Puerto Ricans have in fact been granted three different types of U.S. citizenship, but questions about their rights and equal treatment as citizens still remain.
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