The War on Immigrants
Why Trump Is So Desperate to Keep Mahmoud Khalil in Louisiana
Government lawyers would be happy to avoid a legal precedent set in the case of Ravi Ragbir during the first Trump administration.
Justice
The Legal Argument That Could Set Mahmoud Khalil Free
Lawyers trying to free the Columbia University activist point to a legal exception undermining the Trump administration’s argument.
The War on Immigrants
Trump’s New Muslim Ban Poised to Sweep Up Immigrants Already in the U.S.
A revived and expanded Muslim ban is stoking fears that U.S. residents with “hostile attitudes” toward the country will be targeted.
Voices
If Trump Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil, Freedom of Speech Is Dead
It’s illegal to deport people for political speech, but that’s exactly what ICE is trying to do to this Palestinian Columbia student.
The End of Roe
How to Keep Providing Gender-Affirming Care Despite Anti-Trans Attacks
Using lessons learned defending abortion, some providers are digging in to serve their trans patients despite legal attacks.
Voices
Columbia Bent Over Backward to Appease Right-Wing, Pro-Israel Attacks — And Trump Still Cut Federal Funding
Instead of outrage, the school’s interim president responded to the cuts by vowing to continue its misguided crackdown.
“Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War
The sentencing of Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, co-leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, will do little to stem the flow of drugs.
Voices
Iowa Becomes the First State to Repeal Civil Rights Protections for Trans People
GOP lawmakers said that they couldn’t enforce bathroom bans with the civil rights protections on the books.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Landlord Convicted in Hate Crime Stabbing of 6-Year-Old Palestinian American Boy
Joseph Czuba’s comments about Palestinians and Muslims took center stage at his trial for the murder of Wadee Alfayoumi.
Trump Administration Abolishes Rules Protecting Trans Prisoners
The Bureau of Prisons rescinded rules shielding trans women from being searched by male guards, The Intercept has learned.