Migrating to Prison: America’s Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants

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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A powerful, in-depth look at the imprisonment of immigrants, addressing the intersection of immigration and the criminal justice system, with a new epilogue by the author

“Argues compellingly that immigrant advocates shouldn’t content themselves with debates about how many thousands of immigrants to lock up, or other minor tweaks.” —Gus Bova, Texas Observer

For most of America’s history, we simply did not lock people up for migrating here. Yet over the last thirty years, the federal and state governments have increasingly tapped their powers to incarcerate people accused of violating immigration laws.

Migrating to Prison takes a hard look at the immigration prison system’s origins, how it currently operates, and why. A leading voice for immigration reform, César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández explores the emergence of immigration imprisonment in the mid-1980s and looks at both the outsized presence of private prisons and how those on the political right continue, disingenuously, to link immigration imprisonment with national security risks and threats to the rule of law.

Now with an epilogue that brings it into the Biden administration, Migrating to Prison is an urgent call for the abolition of immigration prisons and a radical reimagining of who belongs in the United States.

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Are you concerned about the imprisonment of immigrants and the unjust intersection of immigration and the criminal justice system in America? Look no further than "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants." This national bestselling book offers a powerful and in-depth examination of the immigration prison system, shedding light on its origins, current operations, and the urgent need for reform.

With its compelling arguments and well-researched insights, "Migrating to Prison" challenges the notion that locking up thousands of immigrants is the solution. Written by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, an authoritative voice in the field of immigration reform, this book exposes the outsized presence of private prisons and debunks the inaccurate claims linking immigration imprisonment to national security risks.

In its new epilogue, "Migrating to Prison" brings the discussion into the Biden administration, emphasizing the continued importance of addressing this critical issue. The book serves as a rallying cry for the abolition of immigration prisons and a call to reimagine the United States as a nation that embraces the diverse contributions of all its residents.

Take a stand against the injustices faced by immigrants in the criminal justice system. Join the movement for change and order your copy of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants" today!

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