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Daniel Mergler meets with his final student, nine-year-old Xin Ben Yu, 26 times over the course of one year as he faces terminal cancer.
Tongan nationals deported after serving prison time in New Zealand and the U.S. face cultural disconnection and limited opportunities amid a meth crisis.
Howard Zinn's narrative highlights the experiences of over 14 million immigrants arriving in the United States between 1900 and 1920, seeking a better life.
El Bordo, a makeshift shantytown in Tijuana, houses many of the 40 percent of Mexican immigrants deported from the US, living in harsh conditions.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's controversial agreement with President Donald Trump allowed the imprisonment of U.S. deportees at CECOT, raising significant ethical concerns.
Federal immigration sweeps under the Trump administration led to widespread protests and arrests of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the enforcement tactics used.
A group of Black Pullman workers organized to fight for better wages and conditions, leaving a lasting impact on the American labor movement and civil rights.
A wooden ship measuring 30 feet long was discovered 22 feet beneath Ground Zero during construction of a parking garage in Manhattan.
Over-indebtedness from microcredits has led some recipients to consider suicide, as families struggle under the weight of unmanageable loans.
Teenagers from Central America were smuggled into the U.S. under false promises, only to be forced into labor slavery on an Ohio farm.
A third of self-described Republicans now believe that political violence can be justified, reflecting a growing acceptance of authoritarian tactics in America.
El Paso, Texas, became a focal point for controversial immigration policies under the Trump administration and the site of a tragic white supremacist attack in 2019.
A passenger arriving at JFK Airport is arrested after customs officers find packages of cocaine hidden inside her purse.
$300 a month is the rent Hilton and Diana pay to live in a shared garage in a Silicon Valley trailer park while struggling to make ends meet.
The most heavily used migration route on Earth reveals the hopes and struggles of those seeking a better life in the USA, as explored by journalist Stef Biemans.
Far-right leaders in Germany, particularly the Alternative for Deutschland party, have gained significant political power by exploiting fears around immigration and crime.
Two hundred and sixty kilometers of treacherous mountain roads connect isolated Honduran villages to essential goods and services.
Two men stowed away in the wheel-well of a commercial jet to enter the UK, prompting a filmmaker's global search for their identities and motivations.
Joong-wha Choi, a former North Korean soldier, navigates life in a London suburb while grappling with his longing for the homeland he left behind.
Immigrant children faced separation from their parents at the border due to the "zero tolerance" policy, revealing the profound impact on families.
Alabama's HB-56 law, one of the strictest anti-immigrant measures in the U.S., aimed to force undocumented immigrants to leave by creating a hostile environment.
Guido Reil, number two on the AfD list for the European elections, aims to undermine the EU from within by using the European Parliament as a platform.
More than half of Britain's immigration comes from outside the EU, a topic that shapes the mood in London after the Brexit vote.
Central American immigrants face extreme dangers from drug cartels, corrupt police, and human traffickers while navigating their perilous journey through Mexico.
Vito Genovese was born on November 21, 1897, in Risigliano, Italy, before emigrating to the United States in 1913 at the age of 15.
In Tijuana, Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx explores the intertwining worlds of drug trafficking, immigration, and violence that define the border city.
Angel, an undocumented immigrant, navigates the challenges of pursuing a career in commercial photography amid the uncertainties of his family's immigration status in Trump’s America.
Enterprising Brits in New York share their unique experiences, from launching a brewery to driving horse-drawn carriages, reflecting on life and business in America.
Immigrant detention during the Obama administration faced scrutiny as over one million deportations raised concerns about abuse and family separations.
1,700 Cambodian legal permanent residents in the U.S. face deportation orders under policies enacted during the Trump administration.
The Undocumented reveals the dangers faced by migrants crossing the Arizona desert for America.
Conditions inside federally-funded shelters for detained migrant children during Trump's first term reveal the lasting impact of prolonged government custody.
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement's aggressive tactics in Texas reveal the human cost of intensified immigration policies, affecting countless lives amid a surge in arrests and deportations.
Germany hosts people from over 190 countries, shaping its culture and immigration policy.
Six Brits navigate perilous migrant routes in Syria and Lebanon, confronting the harsh realities of refugee life and challenging their views on immigration.
Addis Ababa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, fueled by foreign investment and a returning Ethiopian diaspora.
Mauritania faces immigration challenges and battles against slavery in the Sahara Desert.
Matias Juan Garcia Zavaleta, a migrant farmer from Oaxaca, faced a fatal crossing into the U.S. in 2003 after a frost destroyed his chili pepper crop.
Deportees in Tijuana face the challenge of rebuilding their lives while working in American call centers, separated from their families and homes.
Every year, many Mexicans are deported from America, facing life-altering challenges in Tijuana.
One in ten Angelenos are undocumented, making them a crucial part of the city's workforce and cultural identity.
Golden Dawn, a far-right political party in Greece, is examined through the perspectives of Greeks living in Germany who experienced its rise firsthand.
African immigrants in the United States are reshaping their lives and contributing to the economy while pursuing the American dream.
588 days after fleeing Syria, Ghassan and his family receive refugee status in Ireland, allowing them to work and live freely.
Six million people died in the Holocaust, yet personal stories of survivors reveal the lasting impact of these events on individuals and society.
A group of people wrote a constitution that established a level of freedom in America not found anywhere else in the world.
Berlin's Dong Xuan Center, the city's largest Asian market, offers Vietnamese expats a place to buy familiar ingredients and enjoy traditional dishes.
Anavelis, a Honduran mother, fights to reunite with her daughter Genesis, separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration's immigration policies.
