Amidst rapid shifts in policy and increasing uncertainty, it is imperative that we each educate ourselves on immigration in the United States—from the highest levels of power to the experiences of individuals. Read on to learn about three books that provide essential context on an important topic.

Voices of the Border: Testimonios of Migration, Deportation, and Asylum
Edited by Tobin Hansen and María Engracia Robles Robles, ME
Foreword by Sean Carroll, SJ
This book, published in partnership with the Kino Border Initiative, contains powerful personal accounts from migrants crossing the US–Mexico border. Together, they provide an understanding of the real-world consequences of public policy.

The End of Asylum
By Andrew I. Schoenholtz, Jaya Ramji-Nogales, and Philip G. Schrag
Three experts in immigration law provide a comprehensive record of the Trump Administration's immigration policy during his first term.

Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital
By Amelia Tseng
This is the first linguistics book to explore how the Latinx community forged a new sense of home and identity in Washington, DC.