Sarah Matusek

Donald Trump received a boost in the election by Latino voters, especially men, according to exit polls. It appears that the economy and inflation are two key reasons driving their support.

Voters rank the border as a top election issue. Donald Trump takes a hardline stance against illegal immigration, while Kamala Harris seeks to reform a “broken” system.

Donald Trump highlights “migrant crime” on the campaign trail, in Colorado and beyond. We explain recent high-profile criminal cases and how researchers assess immigrant crime rates.

Under the U.S. Welcome Corps program, American citizens can apply to sponsor refugees directly. Here’s how the Biden initiative is going, after reversing cutbacks to the country’s refugee admissions program under Donald Trump.

Colorado officials have increasingly gone on record about the suspected presence of a gang called Tren de Aragua. Police and politicians here are boosting efforts to address security concerns.

Deportation rates have picked up under Joe Biden. Donald Trump calls for the largest mass deportation in U.S. history. Here’s how deportation works and why it’s a complicated process.

Donald Trump pledges the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, raising questions about how and whether this immigration policy could be carried out.

Opponents are tying Vice President Kamala Harris to unpopular Biden administration border policies. We examine her views and responsibilities on the U.S. souther border.

The American dream is an enduring part of U.S. mythology, drawing immigrants from around the world. Six families share its pitfalls and promises.

Mexico played a role in the Underground Railroad as some enslaved people fled south. A growing group of researchers – and ancestors – brings to life their bravery.

President Joe Biden’s back-to-back executive actions appear designed to thread a needle on immigration – to be seen as both tough and humane.

For some voters, President Joe Biden’s tougher border action may be too little, too late. Here’s the view from a competitive Colorado district in a state grappling with a migrant influx.

In an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?

In response to an increase in illegal border crossings, Texas is trying a new, confrontational approach to using its National Guard.

Beyond the glare of polarized national immigration debates, people in small cities like Herriman, Utah, are quietly building trust with new arrivals.

Rethink the news: Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views.

If a new Texas law goes into effect next week, it will set up dueling immigration systems. Concerns abound over how this will work.

A science journalist offers perspective on how humans can wisely steward the new phase of lunar exploration.

There’s a growing push from mayors and immigration advocates to urge federal action on expanding work permits for migrants. Whether that helps or hurts the U.S. is a matter of dispute.

Denver recently met a goal of moving unsheltered people indoors by using hotels and a micro-community. The city plans to create more permanent housing in 2024.