At Pelosi’s Urging, Trump Tweets Assurance About DACA

By Erica Werner / AP Sep 7, 2017 It was the second time in two days that the president ignored the recommendations of GOP House and Senate leaders and sided with Democrats on an issue. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why We Must Fight Trump’s Decision to End DACA

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 7, 2017 There appears to be no limit to the lengths the president will go to to hurt vulnerable immigrants. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Will Trump Kill the Dream for These Immigrants?

By Marcelo Rochabrun / ProPublica Sep 1, 2017 With the president reportedly at the point of canceling DACA, some of its 800,000 beneficiaries describe what they gained from the program, and now fear losing. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Senators Engage in a New Bipartisan Effort to Pass Dream Act

BLANK Jul 22, 2017 Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin (pictured right) hope to succeed in passing legislation giving undocumented young immigrants a path to citizenship. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Modern-Day Gestapo

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 21, 2017 The Republican Party’s professed reverence for family values doesn’t apply to undocumented immigrants. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Broken Dreams

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Apr 20, 2017 Dig deeper

Politics at the Super Bowl: Commercials Play on Immigration Theme, Lady Gaga Plays It Low-Key

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 6, 2017 Despite rumors that there would be a politically charged halftime show and an ensuing boycott from the right, main act Lady Gaga delivered a tame performance, while corporate sponsors took bigger risks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer and Lizbeth Mateo Explore the Contradictions of U.S. Immigration Policy

BLANK Nov 4, 2016 In this week’s episode of “Scheer Intelligence,” the Truthdig editor in chief speaks with the lawyer and immigrant-rights activist who self-deported to illuminate the plight of immigrants like herself. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Who Benefits From the White House Immigration Plan?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 22, 2014 The announcement of President Obama's executive action on immigration elicited threats of retaliation from congressional Republicans. Here are some of the winners and losers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dreaming With Dignity

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 9, 2013 Undocumented students use a bold new strategy in their pursuit of documents, diplomas and immigration reform. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Obama Delivers Major Economic Speech, Congress Hits Historic Low, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 25, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Republican Congressman Steve King doubles down on controversial immigration comments he recently made and Anthony Weiner says he won't drop out of the New York City mayoral race amid a new sexting scandal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Budget Report Proves Krugman Right, Coulter Says ‘Screw You’ to Obama, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Republican flip-flop on immigration reform and Chris Christie pokes fun at himself on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )