Sexual Abuse Allegations in Arizona Immigration Shelters

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Three minors from El Salvador who were housed in an Arizona shelter while separated from their parents during the Trump Administration’s “Zero Tolerance” policy were allegedly abused sexually by shelter workers. Salvadoran officials told the Associated Press that they received these reports from three children between the ages of 12 and 17. “The psychological and emotional impact is forever,” stated … Continue reading Sexual Abuse Allegations in Arizona Immigration Shelters

Possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Coming To Chapel Hill

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer For an average college student, it is typical to worry about exams, money, and time management. However, in North Carolina, some students could now be worrying about something much worse. In the last weeks of summer, emails were sent out to several faculty members of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) from the federal government. The emails were … Continue reading Possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Coming To Chapel Hill

The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps

Quashon Avent Staff Writer Penal labor has been a part of American history since 1865, when it was legalized as part of the 13th Amendment. Article 1 of the Amendment states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” While some … Continue reading The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps

Immigration Issues are Not a One-Sided Problem

Bruce Case Staff Writer  In our current political atmosphere, it seems more important to point a finger at whose fault it is than it is to fix the United State’s immigration issue. Often during the blaming process, all parties lose sight of the problem or the goal. This is where a mediator or third party would come in to help everyone get back on track. … Continue reading Immigration Issues are Not a One-Sided Problem