World & Nation

Contributor: I fled persecution in Iran. ICE enforcement here today reminds me of Tehran
Many evangelicals voted for Trump because he pledged to protect persecuted Christians — not to deport them. — Jul 28
Contributor: Jim Crow meets ICE at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
'Alligator Alcatraz' is a rebrand of an age-old threat and a euphemism for cruelty wrapped in a bad joke. — Jul 27
Commentary: Political ploy or bold move to save democracy? Our columnists debate Newsom redistricting threat
California's governor wants to redraw congressional lines to offset a Texas gerrymander. Is that snubbing voters who took the power from politicians? Or necessarily fighting fire with fire? — Jul 27
A Syrian American returned to Syria to aid his ailing father. He was executed in sectarian violence
Hosam Saraya, who had returned to Syria to aid his ill father, was executed along with other members of his family. Their killings were captured on video recorded by the gunmen. — Jul 26
Afghans in California reeling amid Trump administration travel ban, end of deportation protections
With the end of Temporary Protected Status for Afghan nationals, one organization estimates that as many as 11,700 Afghans in the U.S. are now vulnerable to deportation. — Jul 26

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