Articles By Mazin Sidahmed
How the FBI Coerced This Muslim Immigrant Into Working as an Informant
Immigrants vulnerable to deportation are sometimes coerced into becoming FBI informants with the promise of adjusting their status. For five years, the FBI dangled this promise in front of Fatma until one day she gave up and decided to break up with them.
Trump Administration Finalizes El Salvador Asylum Pact
The Trump administration has secured an agreement with El Salvador to send certain asylum seekers to claim asylum there instead of the U.S.
Report: Two-Thirds of Undocumented Workers Have Essential Jobs
Around 69 percent of undocumented workers have jobs deemed essential to fighting COVID-19 by the Department of Homeland Security.
New York Schools Serving Immigrants See Drop in Enrollment
New York schools serving immigrants have seen enrollment drop at three times the rate of the citywide average.
New Trump Rule Could End Asylum For Most Immigrants
The rule instructs asylum officers to negatively factor in if people crossed the border illegally when deciding to grant asylum.
Report: ICE Immigration Jails May Have Caused 250,000 COVID Infections
Links between immigration jails and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in nearby counties suggest they could've led to 250,000 cases.
Senate Passes Green Card Bill Removing H1-B Cap
Senate Passes Green Card Bill Removing H1-B Visa Cap
ICE Won’t Reveal How It Uses Cell Phone Data At the Border
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly used cell phone data to make an immigration arrest this year.
White House Reportedly Refused to Fund Mental Health Services for Separated Families
The White House attempted to avoid paying for mental health services for families who had been separated under the administration's zero-tolerance policy, NBC News reports.