Category: Features & analyses
Written by Jami Tanner In the United States, the legal system often fails to provide justice to those who need it most. For those lacking legal immigration status, violence and abuse can be particularly threatening. The American Bar Association has reported alarming rates of domestic violence on immigrants and the US Department of State estimates that 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the United States each year. Given these alarming statistics, the US must strive to better protect these victims....
Written by Henrike Dessaules Given the volatile nature of the current US presidential elections, there are many reasons for immigrants to feel a bit nervous about the future. If there is one take-away from the current campaign trail’s rhetoric it is that, under a Republican presidency, life would be harder for most people with foreign backgrounds. But even a Democratic presidency does not guarantee improved conditions for the undocumented or other immigrants, and despite President Obama’s efforts comprehensive immigration...
Written by Sabrina Axster Deportations are a divisive issue — especially now. The Obama administration has initiated the largest numbers of deportations yet, and despite the common idea that violent criminal undocumented migrants are those most often deported, reality paints a different picture. Closer analysis reveals that deportations affect immigrants of all stripes, often with serious consequences for their families. Here, we’ll look at a few core issues surrounding deportations, including who is most often deported and why, the consequences...
Written by Sabrina Axster International migration has increased significantly over the past decades. More than 60 million people were displaced from their homes in 2015 — the highest number since World War II. And the latest estimates for the total number of international migrants worldwide say that it is at a total of 232 million or 3.2 percent of the global population. The movement of people across borders is by far one of the most international issues there is, and...
