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Karnes Family Immigration Prison as an Adult Immigration Prison: Why Expedited Removal and Immigrant Detention Must End
Karnes Family Immigration Prison as an Adult Immigration Prison is a report that leverages an unprecedented amount of aggregate data and firsthand accounts of the migration experiences of adult women detained at The Karnes Detention Center.
Biden v. Texas Supreme Court Decision Explainer in 90 Seconds
Watch our Director of Litigation, Tami Goodlette, explain the impact of the Biden v. Texas victory and what it will mean for the future of asylum in the United States.Read On
Mental Health is an Immigration Issue
This Mental Health Awareness Month, RAICES is calling attention to the fact that migrant justice in the U.S. hinges upon equitable access to culturally competent, trauma informed mental and behavioral health services.
AAPI Heritage Month: Pilipino Immigrants at the Forefront of Movements
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, RAICES partnered with SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans) and the Pilipino Workers Center to honor the Pilipino immigrants who came together in 1965 to launch one of the most significant labor campaign in our nation’s history: the Farmworkers’ Movement.
Faisal’s Ramadan Lentil Soup
Like numerous families from the Middle East, mine has built a tradition of breaking fast with lentil soup at sunset throughout the month. Simply thinking about the ritual fills me with the fortitude that I wish for everyone in our community at RAICES.
Private Prisons Guaranteed Income: Bed Mandates
Private prison companies are guaranteed an income for beds in immigrant detention centers, even if the beds remain empty.Read On
Join Our 35 Mile Challenge for Refugees
Join the 35 Mile Challenge for Refugees in support of RAICES. Sign up on Facebook.Read On
Ankle Bracelets are not a Humane Alternative to Detention
No one should be shackled or locked up for exercising their right to migrate.Read On
Impact and Action: A Look Back at 2021 for RAICES
This past year has made clear that the fight for migrant justice is as urgent as ever, no matter who is in political office.Read On