Kit Johnson
Dark Times, Dark Humor
0:00 /0:21 1× This video reminded me of my husband's high school friend who moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. With little money, he ended up in an apartment next to a drug house. Turns out the dealers were fabulous neighbors. Even gifted him
ICYMI: 2025 Performance Metrics Ask Even More of IJs than 2017 Metrics
I'm teaching removal procedure today in immigration law. In updating my materials I came across this September 12, 2025 memo from EOIR regarding IJ performance metrics. I was on this path to find out if the 2017 performance metrics had been reinstated under Trump 2.0. They have
Throwback Thursday: Undocumented by John Moore
Undocumented is a 2018 book that showcases the photography of John Moore. It's focused on "immigration and the militarization of the United States-Mexico border." You may think that you don't know the work of John Moore. But I'm nearly certain that you
Apps Open for Guadalajara Program Jan 3-8, 2026
I had the pleasure of attending this program in the summer of 2024. I cannot recommend it enough. I learned a tremendous amount about the immigration process in Mexico. If you're interested in attending, fill out this form.
Republicans Bring Back the Noncitizen Voter Narrative
All of a sudden, and seemingly out of nowhere, the threat of the noncitizen voter has re-entered the chat. Texas recently found thousands of noncitizens on their voter rolls, according to Fox News. Earlier this month, Arkansas arrested three noncitizen Arkansas for unlawful voting. And Trump is raising the issue
From the Bookshelves: Legalized Inequalities
Check out Legalized Inequalities: Immigration and Race in the Low-Wage Workplace, a new book from Kate Griffith, Shannon Gleeson, Darlène Dubuisson, and Patricia Campos-Medina. Here's the official pitch: Beyond unlivable wages and a lack of upward mobility, low-wage work in the United States is rife with danger and
Henley Passport Index Sees Value of U.S. Passport Drop
The value of a U.S. passport has dropped to its lowest level in 20 years, according to Henley & Partners' Henley Passport Index. The U.S. passport is currently ranked as the 12th most valuable passport in the world, valued the same as a passport from Malaysia. For
We Rate Dogs Calls Out CBP for Shooting Family Dog
The world can be overwhelming these days, which is why I'm an assiduous follower of @WeRateDogs on all social media platforms. The content never fails to cheer me up. Whether the dogs are adorable, well-behaved, or little demons – they always bring a smile to my face. So I
ProPublica: 170+ USCs Detained by Immigration Authorities
ProPublica is "an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force." Their mission is to "expose abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to spur reform through the sustained spotlighting
Call for Papers: JCRED
The Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development (JCRED) is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for its Spring 2026 symposium: Raids, Rights, and the Right to Belong: Immigration and Citizenship in Crisis About the Symposium Who is allowed to immigrate to America? How does a person become an
Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
On Thursday, I had the pleasure of hearing Dean Chemerinsky speak on issues relating to free speech and civil discourse on university campuses. Among other topics, Chemerinsky addressed President Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. If this 9 page memo has not made it to your