the border
Trump admin blames November border arrest spike on court decision that didn't come until the end of the month
It's the highest number of November arrests in more than a decade, but the court case the Trump administration is blaming the spike on didn't come until the end of the month.
Donald Trump praises Hispanic border agent for speaking "perfect English"
The president paid tribute to his immigration agencies by expressing his gratitude for “CBC,” which is not a real thing, and complimenting an immigration official on his “perfect English."
In El Paso, Immigrant Youth Are Changing the Face of Border Activism
A group called Soñando Juntos is building something unique: an intersectional coalition fighting for undocumented people.
How Trump's war on immigrants could backfire
The crackdown is galvanizing political opposition that may end up costing Republicans control of Congress.
The Chicano Artists Transcending the US-Mexico Border
With a foot in each world, the people of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez have developed a shared culture, which stretches beyond nationality and documentation.
Why This Bartender Got Turned Away at the US Border
After Sebastián Fernández was denied entry to Puerto Rico, a US territory, the island's bartenders rallied in solidarity with their colleague and against anti-immigrant rhetoric.
How to secure your phone when crossing the border
Border agents are seizing travellers’ phones and asking for their passwords. Here’s how to protect yourself.
We Talked to the American NASA Scientist Who Had His Phone Seized at the Border
Sidd Bikkannavar is a natural born US citizen who just wanted to get home after racing solar-powered cars across South America.
The Undocumented Immigrants Trying to Get Sent to Detention
Sometimes, the only way to fix the system is to infiltrate it.
The Future of Border Securing Technology Is Here and It’s Terrifying
Drones, 3D holograms, cameras with body heat detection, and a 360-degree radar surveillance.
Someone Painted a 'Rape Trump' Mural on the Mexican Border
There are also detailed directions to get from Tijuana to Trump Tower in New York.