Fighting the "Invisible Enemy": Discrimination Against Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fighting the "Invisible Enemy": Discrimination Against Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recently, the Trump administration recently attempted to use the coronavirus pandemic to halt all immigration into the U.S. for the next 60 days. From racist comments to pending legislation, immigrants and others perceived as foreigners have been continually blamed and othered during this health crisis. These words and actions have very real consequences and escalate fear and prejudice during already uncertain times.

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A National Shame: Human Rights Abuses at the Border

A National Shame: Human Rights Abuses at the Border

President Trump’s comments about migrants and asylum-seekers crossing the southern border should be categorized as racist and xenophobic. Not surprisingly, his administration’s policies are in line with this dehumanizing language and have worsened the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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