Debbie Nathan

Debbie Nathan lives in Brownsville, Texas, on the Mexico border, and has been writing about the border and immigration for over three decades.

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Articles by Debbie Nathan on theintercept.com

The War on ImmigrantsFor Parents Deported Without Their Children, Lack of Information From the U.S. Government Is Excruciating

Debbie Nathan — Aug. 6

Nearly two months after they were deported without their children, distraught parents say no one from the U.S. government has contacted them.

The War on ImmigrantsReunited With Their Children, Immigrant Mothers Find Themselves in a Strange and Unforgiving Land

Debbie Nathan — Jul. 28

Many traumatized and disoriented immigrant detainees in South Texas are simply being dropped at bus stations by ICE — without food, water, or money.

The War on ImmigrantsChaos Prevails in Immigrant Detention Centers, With Children Under 5 Still Separated From Parents

Debbie Nathan — Jul. 19

The Intercept found a couple who remained separated from their daughters, ages 15 months and 4, suggesting other young children remain lost in the system.

The War on ImmigrantsImmigrant Mothers Are Staging Hunger Strikes to Demand Calls with Their Separated Children

Debbie Nathan — Jul. 13

A rolling hunger strike has been occurring at ICE's Port Isabel detention center for the past two weeks, as immigrant mothers demand contact with their children.

The War on ImmigrantsImmigrant Mothers Were Moved Outdoors During Kirstjen Nielsen’s Secretive Visit to Detention. They Shouted for Help to No Avail.

Ryan Devereaux, Debbie Nathan — Jul. 3

The DHS secretary quietly visited two ICE detention centers in South Texas, as well as a shelter housing young children separated from their parents.

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