The President Avoids His Violent Immigration Strategy Like the Proverbial Devil Avoids Holy Water
Maribel Hastings Posted March 5, 2026 In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump, aware of Americans’ rejection of his immigration agenda, avoided discussing arrests and…
On ‘President’s Planet,’ Abuse of Power is Considered a Victory
Maribel Hastings Posted February 26, 2026 Border czar Tom Homan announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following two deaths of US citizens shot…
Bad Bunny and His Elegant Rebuke of the President’s Prejudice
Maribel Hastings Posted February 19, 2026 Without uttering the words “ICE Out” in his Super Bowl 60 performance, it was clear that Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Bad Bunny,…
Public and Judicial Pushback Against President’s Extreme Immigration Policies
Maribel Hastings Posted February 12, 2026 Recent positive news offers much-needed hope amid ongoing uncertainty and fear around immigration. Yet, Donald Trump will remain in office for three…
After a Devastating Year, What’s Next?
Maribel Hastings Posted January 29, 2026 It’s hard to believe Trump has just finished his first year of a second term as president. His impact is devastating on…
ICE and CBP: Violence and Impunity with Serious Consequences
Maribel Hastings Posted Jan. 22, 2026 In response to the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem will send…
The Chaotic and Cynical “Doctrine” in Venezuela
Maribel Hastings Posted January 15, 2026 The Trump administration’s approach to Venezuela reveals sharp inconsistencies: while criticizing the regime of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and orchestrating his…
2025, A Terrible Year for Immigrants (and Citizens) in the US
Maribel Hastings Posted December 18, 2025 The Trump administration’s barrage of measures in its assault on legal immigration will face challenges in the courts, but as the back-and-forth…
The President Violently Targets Immigrants, but Pardons Drug Traffickers
Maribel Hastings Posted Dec. 11, 2025 The Trump administration has not needed excuses to launch a violent crackdown on immigrants and anyone who looks “foreign,” even if they…
The Spreading Tentacles of the President’s Reign of Terror
Maribel Hastings Posted December 4, 2025 Like other cities across the country, Charlotte, North Carolina, owes a debt of gratitude to the immigrant workers who, in the late…