Ending Citizenship by Birth is a Direct Assault on Children’s Rights and Future
Maribel Hastings Posted April 9, 2026 For the Trump administration, it doesn’t matter that more than 8 million people rejected its extremist policies—including on immigration—at the March 28th…
With ICE, the President Chooses Political Posturing Over Real Solutions
Maribel Hastings Posted on April 2, 2026 In a purely political move, President Donald Trump deployed ICE agents to “assist” Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who have…
On Immigration, Mullin is Yet Another Clone
Maribel Hastings Posted March 26, 2026 With the transition of power at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was confirmed on Monday—no major changes…
The Iran War Does Not Erase the Domestic War on Immigrants
Maribel Hastings Posted March 12, 2026 Now that President Donald Trump is escalating foreign conflicts, it is critical to emphasize that the United States’ immigration crisis remains urgent…
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…