Changing Asylum Law

Our current president has issued a proclamation changing U.S. asylum law. What’s the difference between a proclamation and an executive order? They’re pretty much the same thing although I surmise the president likes the sound of the word proclamation because it...

Cambio de la ley de asilo

Nuestro actual presidente ha emitido una proclamación que cambia la ley de asilo de los Estados Unidos. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una proclamación y una orden ejecutiva? Son más o menos lo mismo, aunque supongo que al presidente le gusta el sonido de la palabra...

Immigrant Hordes

The evil immigrant! This is a trope that unfortunately has been used for years. Why is it working now, when in fact the truth is that many of those arriving have a right to seek asylum, unauthorized migration is near historic lows, border communities have among the...

Hordas de inmigrantes

El inmigrante malvado! Este es un tropo que desafortunadamente se ha usado durante años. ¿Por qué está funcionando ahora, cuando en realidad la verdad es que muchos de los que llegan tienen derecho a solicitar asilo, la migración no autorizada está cerca de mínimos...

The Invisible Wall

The invisible wall is up and running. The Trump administration has not needed funding for a border wall to effectively turn the USA in an anti-immigrant nation. They have some very well informed folks cranking up the enforcement of current rules and taking current...