Silky Shah, a prominent voice in the movement to end the incarceration of immigrants in the U.S., makes a compelling argument against the intertwined systems of immigration enforcement and the prison-industrial complex in her book "Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition." Shah, who is the executive director of the Detention Watch Network, explores the dual systems of oppression that operate under a carceral logic aimed at punishing infractions with rigorous enforcement and mass incarceration. In a detailed discussion, Shah explains the extensive history of immigration policies shaped by societal fears and racial biases. Her insights reveal a troubling tradition of exclusion based on race and origin, a paradigm that distinguishes between "good" and "bad" immigrants,...

In what many might call a political Hail Mary, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is setting sights on what has been considered a stronghold for Republicans: Florida. The Sunshine State, won by Donald Trump in both his presidential campaigns and now his home turf, is perceived by many as a lost cause for Democrats in the presidential race. Yet, the Biden campaign is challenging this narrative, banking on a series of contentious issues, notably abortion rights, to sway the electorate in their favor. Florida, traditionally a battleground state, has seemingly drifted towards a reliable win for Republicans in recent presidential elections. However, a newly released campaign memo from Biden’s team outlines a different vision for 2024....