By Shymir Miles They took me from my parents,  They threw me in a cage;  There’s only room for eight people here. But it was packed with forty-one.  There’s not enough food,  There’s not enough water — We drink from the toilets — Not enough blankets,  Not enough mats,  Even during a pandemic; We share…

by Serena Lathi What is ICE: ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Its most well known division is Enforcement and Removal Operations which detains and deports undocumented immigrants. The highest deportations recorded were during Obama’s presidency but during his last term, he signed an order to only prioritize undocumented immigrants who committed serious crimes….

By Faria Majeed Migrant families in the US government’s custody have shared their stories, and national outrage has sparked. The Trump administration has implemented policies at our southern border that are meant to harm migrants seeking refuge in America. Media coverage shows us the bare minimum, but we’ve seen enough evidence that proves our fears….

by Arya Mehta The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ICE’s stated mission is to protect America from cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. This mission is executed through the enforcement of more than 400 federal…

By Frankie DeFaria ICE is failing. People are dying and families are left broken. The immigration system is in dire need of reform and those it threatens are in desperate need of help.  Since 2003, U.S. Border Patrol has nearly doubled in staff and funding; still, there have been an astronomical amount of reported abuses…

by Rida Mian In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. government established the department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “protect national security and strengthen public safety”(ICE official website). However, since President Trump came to office, the agency has been accused of grossly abusing their power. For example, ICE has been sending officers to…

by Michelle Santos     Do you ever imagine your family being torn away from your arms? This is a question a lot of people can answer differently, some people will simply say no and some will say yes. This is a fear I live with every single day, the thought of my parents being taken…

by Gisela Bramonte   Living in the United States and identifying as an immigrant and/or coming from a family of immigrants is quite an eye-opening experience. For those in the U.S. who don’t have papers or have loved ones that don’t, live in fear of being separated from their families and their homes. In 2018 alone,…

By Blaise Stone The following are established, trustworthy organizations fighting immigration injustice. Donations to any of them are a great way to make an impact. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is focused on defending the rights of immigrant families while advocating for legal immigration services at a national level. ACLU has filed several class…

by Grayson Lewis As a White American, I’ve grappled with understanding how illegal immigration relates to me. In all honesty, it doesn’t —but that means that I must do more to fight.  I’ve grown up in a predominantly White area and with a tremendous amount of privilege. I’m White, my parents both work steady paying…