immigration

Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained
Thousands of Chinese nationals are trekking through Latin America to seek asylum in the U.S.

Our Best Stuff From the Week We Didn’t Fix the Debt Ceiling
Plus, immigration policy and two more GOP candidates for president.

Does a New Immigration Reform Bill Have a Chance?
A proposal splitting the difference between Republicans and Democrats faces steep odds.

The Biden Administration’s New Border Plan, Explained
The president’s new strategy relies on Latin America to relieve immigration bottlenecks.

Controlled Chaos
Biden’s response to the border crisis is more about messaging than looking for an actual policy solution.

The GOP Takes an Immigration Victory Lap
House Republicans pass their border bill despite intraparty drama.

Our China Self-Own
Failing to improve our immigration policy gives our biggest competitor a leg up on skilled labor.

Fact Check: Old Migrant Caravan Photo Circulating on Social Media
The image is from October 2018, not today.

Fact Check: Video Shows the Wrong Border Fence
A viral clip shows chaos at the border between Morocco and Spain, not the U.S. and Mexico.

Cracking Down on Immigration or Religious Liberty?
A group of evangelicals says a sweeping immigration proposal in Florida would trample their ministry.

House Republicans Clash Over Immigration
Plus: GOP senators respond to Trump’s rhetoric, a Democrat wants other senators on the record on gun bills, and Blinken misses McCaul’s subpoena deadline.

Refugee Admissions Still Slumping Under Biden
Lawmakers and advocates lament historically low numbers, despite the president’s promises to the contrary.

Florida’s E-Verify Push, Explained
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to go further in cracking down on illegal employment in the state.

America’s Child Labor Problem
No one knows how big the problem has become, complicating eradication efforts: A Dispatch Explainer.