Border Cops Try To Make an End Run Around Attorney-Client Privilege
Detroit lawyer Amir Makled has confidential client data on his phone. That didn’t stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection from trying to search it.
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Biden's Election Year Border Order
The president's plan to address security at the Mexican border drew backlash both from immigration advocates and border hawks.
Federal Court Again Rejects Texas' Claim that Illegal Migration Qualifies as "Invasion"
The ruling builds on the same court's two prior decisions to the same effect.
New Podcasts on Nationalism and Immigration/Border Issues
One is an interview for the new Argue with Me podcast series, and the other is part of Michael Liebowitz's Rational Egoist series.
Texas Troopers Killed 74 People in Vehicle Chases Since Implementing Controversial Border Program
From March 2021 to July 2023, 74 people were killed and nearly 200 were injured in vehicle chases occurring in counties affected by Operation Lone Star.
Border Patrol Shoots and Kills Arizona Man Who Called Them for Help
The FBI is investigating the shooting, but Supreme Court precedent from last year's Egbert v. Boule will make it nearly impossible for Raymond Mattia's family to find justice through civil courts.
The Government Is Turning Border Surveillance on Everyday Americans
As the government sets its sights on migrants crossing the border, native-born Americans have also come under its watchful eye.
This Court Case Could Make It a Crime To Be a Journalist in Texas
Priscilla Villarreal found herself in a jail cell for publishing two routine stories. A federal court still can't decide what to do about that.
Warrantless Border Searches Draw Call for Supreme Court Action
The feds say they can paw through your phone and laptop any time you enter or leave the country.
Texas Border Patrol Agent Confesses to Killing Sex Workers
A 10-year veteran of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, Ortiz is also a "serial murderer" say Texas authorities.
Trump's Border Wall Is Destroying Land, Livelihoods, and Butterflies in the Rio Grande
"You may learn about eminent domain, but until you are in the crosshairs of the government, you don't understand how it really works."
Should We Build the Wall? We Asked Trump Supporters.
The wall might turn out "big" and "beautiful." But how much will it cost, and what will it do?
Border Control Installs Camera On Man's Property Without Asking. When He Takes It Down, They Demand It Back. Now He's Suing.
Ricardo Palacios is fighting for his right to be left alone.
How Immigration Crackdowns Screw Up Americans' Lives
The war on immigration has taken a great toll on unauthorized aliens, its targets. But it is also badly affecting Americans themselves, its intended beneficiaries.
Border Patrol Sets Up Immigration Checkpoint in New Hampshire; Nearly Twice as Many Drug Arrests Result
The Fourth Amendment-destroying powers of the Border Patrol continue to harass Americans.
Border Patrol Will Keep Checkpoints Open During Hurricane Harvey
Because the important thing during a hurricane is making sure evacuees aren't undocumented immigrants.
