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Undocumented immigrant children

Immigrant youth shelters: ‘If you’re a predator, it’s a gold mine’

By Michael Grabell and Topher Sanders, ProPublica | July 29, 2018

ProPublica obtained police reports and call logs from more than two-thirds of the shelters housing immigrant children. Here’s what they show. Continue Reading

Chicago shelter

‘Hidden in plain sight:’ Hundreds of immigrant children housed in opaque network of shelters in Chicago

By Jodi S. Cohen, Duaa Eldeib and Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica Illinois | July 28, 2018

Documents and interviews reveal allegations of abuse, threats and inappropriate relationships. Continue Reading

Emilio Gutierrez-Soto and Oscar

Mexican reporter and son released from immigration detention in Texas

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune | July 27, 2018

Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and his son Oscar spent seven months in federal detention. Their release came a day before a court-ordered deadline for federal officials to turn over emails about why the two were detained. Continue Reading

Immigrant families

Feds say 120 migrant parents waived reunification, but some say they were coerced or confused

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune | July 27, 2018

The government says that more than 100 migrant parents chose not to be reunited with their children by Thursday’s deadline. Lawyers who interviewed these migrants say they’re on that list by mistake or worse. Continue Reading

Children

As reunification deadline lands, hundreds of migrant families remain divided

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune | July 27, 2018

Some parents have been declared ineligible because of “red flags” in their records. But many haven’t been reunified because immigration officials already deported them. Continue Reading

Undocumented immigrant children

The unfolding story of the newest Americans

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune | July 26, 2018

There’s a big difference between what policy is supposed to do and what it actually does. The family separation fiasco on the U.S.-Mexico border is a perfect example. Continue Reading

Gabriela Castañeda and Adrián Hernández

‘Wait for me, please:’ Husband, wife split by border hold out hope

By Lauren Villagran, Searchlight New Mexico | July 26, 2018

Gabriela Castañeda and Adrián Hernández have three children, all U.S. citizens, who crisscross the border like so many kids do, acting as bridges between families divided. Continue Reading

Martinez still unpopular among NM voters, poll finds

By Matthew Reichbach, New Mexico Political Report | July 25, 2018

Meanwhile, more voters approve than disapprove of the jobs New Mexico’s U.S. senators are doing. Continue Reading

Immigrants

The government has lost track of hundreds of migrant parents, likely delaying reunifications

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune | July 25, 2018

For the second time, it looks like the government’s efforts to reunify separated migrant families will be stymied by its own bureaucratic failings. Continue Reading

Merlin

Black asylum seekers from Africa face unique challenges in the U.S.

By Sydney Greene, The Texas Tribune | July 25, 2018

African immigrants arriving in Texas are finding a litany of unique racial, cultural and practical challenges to becoming legal residents in America. Continue Reading

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Lujan Grisham won’t fight education lawsuit ruling if she is next governor

By Sylvia Ulloa, New Mexico In Depth | July 25, 2018

School funding lawsuits are usually long legal slogs, but New Mexico’s timeline could be shortened by years. Continue Reading

Port Isabel Detention Center

Chaos at reunification site: Kids held overnight and parents in limbo

By Jay Root and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune | July 24, 2018

The government’s primary “reunification and removal” site also reportedly went on lockdown for several hours Sunday after losing track of a male migrant. Continue Reading

A statue outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

Court ruling in battle over education funding will influence election, legislative session

By Trip Jennings and Sylvia Ulloa, New Mexico In Depth | July 24, 2018

State District Judge Sarah Singleton ruled New Mexico guilty on Friday of shirking its constitutional duty to adequately educate at-risk students. Continue Reading

Amber Wallin

Ruling in K-12 funding lawsuit is a move in the right direction

By Amber Wallin | July 24, 2018

It is past time for the state to ensure that every child enters school ready to learn and that they are enrolled in a well-resourced educational system that is responsive to their cultural identity. Continue Reading

Marcos Samayoa

Separated family faced one hurdle after another following immigration crackdown

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal, and Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, Reveal | July 24, 2018

This is the story of a family that faced seemingly every possible hurdle under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Continue Reading

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