How to make sense of ICE arrest data
An immigration scholar guides us through the process of analyzing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest data, based on datasets published by the Data Deportation Project.
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Tip sheets, research roundups, articles and explainers to inform journalistic coverage of immigration issues
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For journalists who cover immigration, better ICE detention data now available
Researchers created a new method to calculate how many people are detained at ICE facilities — and uncovered some hidden population spikes that don’t appear in ICE’s own reports.
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287(g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers
“In the span of about two months, the Trump administration radically expanded the 287(g) program beyond anything I have seen in the past 15 years of close study of this precise policy,” writes immigration scholar Austin Kocher.
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ICE’s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detained population flatlined in April, but there’s more to the numbers than meets the eye. It’s time to level up our understanding of detention data.
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Covering immigration in 2025: 3 reporting tips and a list of data resources
We share expert insights from attorney Linda Dakin-Grimm, researcher Austin Kocher and investigative reporter Caitlin Dickerson — along with some of their favorite data sources.
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How migrants, asylum seekers and refugees seek health care in the US: A primer and research roundup
With immigration being a big election issue, it’s crucial for journalists to highlight the numerous health challenges that migrants face and the health care options available to them.
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How they did it: The New York Times exposes migrant child labor exploitation across 50 states
Journalist Hannah Dreier discusses her investigative series, the database of unaccompanied migrant children she created and how other journalists can use it in their own reporting.
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Need US government data? Get to know TRAC at Syracuse University
Whether you are investigating the immigration system or activities of federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has done the FOIA work to obtain data that can bolster your reporting.
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7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border
We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
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How the news media portray Latinos in stories and images: 5 studies to know
Reading research on how the news media portray Latinos can help journalists improve their coverage. Here are five studies to know about.
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