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Journalism about what's happening in places where people don't want--or can't safely--go.

Liam's family came here to seek asylum. They filed their asylum application as they were supposed to. They have gone to court.

Today, we're going backward.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Feb. 2, 2026.

The rupture deepens.

LaMonica McIver believes her charges fit a pattern from this White House.

Two officials falsely called Alex Pretti a "domestic terrorist." Why is only one of them in trouble?

If it's fundamentally wrong, who cares if it's "legal"?

The Trump administration is arresting journalists over a protest at a church. It turns out that church has some very powerful MAGA friends.

Maybe the fascist fanboy look is too much even for this administration.