Minnesota Independent

What’s relevant: An analysis of Sotomayor’s judicial opinions

By Daphne Eviatar | 05.26.09 | 11:00 am

Noting that most of the criticism from the right of Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor has completely ignored her long written record as a court of appeals judge, SCOTUSblog…

“Swine flu” rhetoric part of broader anti-immigration strategy

By Daphne Eviatar | 05.01.09 | 12:31 pm

If the anti-immigrant reactions to the outbreak of H1N1 influenza — “swine flu” — are any indication, advocates for immigration reform are going to have an uphill battle in Congress this year.

Thousands of immigrants held in violation of international law

By Daphne Eviatar | 03.26.09 | 12:07 am

A comprehensive report issued by Amnesty International USA Wednesday finds that tens of thousands of immigrants — and, in one case, a Minnesota-born citizen — have been held in detention in the United States, many in violation of international law.