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Viktor Orban's Hungary Exemplifies the Perils of Nationalism

As a new analysis by Johan Norberg shows, the regime many MAGA Republicans see as a model to emulate has repressed civil liberties, undermined the free market, destroyed the rule of law, and made Hungary the poorest nation in the European Union.

Reason

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE’s creation

Only one person working job that today would be called ‘deportation officer’ has died from act of violence, Guardian review shows

The Guardian - US

Tom Homan Defends Masked ICE Agents by Claiming Threats Are Up 'Over 8,000 Percent'

Homan's numbers are misleading, but even if they weren't, it wouldn't justify allowing an entire federal law enforcement agency to operate in anonymity.

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Indian manager teaching maths while serving food in Taco Bell: US immigration expert says 'diversity is our strength'

A viral post on X showed an Indian manager at a Taco Bell juggling two roles at once, teaching maths to ten Asian students while making sure customers got their orders on time.

The Times of India

My New UnPopulist Article on How Nationalism is Driving the Growth of anti-Semitism on the Right

Nationalism has a longstanding historical connection to anti-Semitism, and the link between the two in the US today should not be surprising.

Reason

Reason Versus National Review: Is Mass Immigration Good for America?

Katherine Mangu-Ward and Alex Nowrasteh squared off against Rich Lowry and Steven Camarota to debate immigration.

Reason

Trump’s DOJ shut down investigation into Tom Homan after he allegedly accepted $50,000 from undercover FBI agents, report claims

A White House spokesperson called the probe ‘blatantly political’ and said it yielded ‘no evidence of illegal activity’

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Assessing the Extent of Political Violence in America

Cato Institute scholar has a great overview of the data on how much political violence there is, and who perpetrates it. It is less prevalent than many think, and right-wing political violence is more common than the left-wing kind.

Reason

Trump's Acquisition of Stake in Intel Highlights Similiarities Between Right-Wing Nationalist and Left-Wing Socialist Economic Policies

Both are prone to promoting government planning and control of the economy, and both have common flaws.

Reason

Why I Distrust Social Trust Rationales for Immigration Restrictions

Evidence indicates immigration doesn't actually undermine social trust, and that reductions in social trust aren't necessarily bad, anyway.

Reason

"The Nationalist Threat to Liberty" - My Final Contribution to the Liberty Fund Symposium on "The Legacy of David Boaz"

The symposium has now concluded.

Reason

The Nondelegation Case Against Trump's Massive New Travel Ban

Trump v. Hawaii may block a challenge based on unconstitutional discrimination. But it does not preclude a nondelegation case. Other recent developments may actually bolster that approach.

Reason

Trump's Massively Cruel New Travel Ban

He has banned nearly all new immigration and other entry by citizens of twelve countries, and imposed severe restrictions on seven more.

Reason

Correcting Some Media Misconceptions About Libertarianism, Trade, and Immigration [updated with apology/acknowledgement of error by Elie Mystal]

Media coverage of our tariff case has mostly been fair and accurate. But there are a few examples of unfortunate misconceptions, mainly having to do with libertarianism and its relationship to conservatism.

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Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh Debate Immigration

Is it consistently libertarian to support government restrictions on immigration?

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Bigotry, Hypocrisy, and Trump's Admission of Afrikaners as Refugees

The Administration isn't wrong to admit white South African migrants. But it is wrong to exclude all other refugees, including many fleeing far worse discrimination and oppression.

Reason

More Evidence that Immigrants - Including Illegal Ones - Have Much Lower Crime Rates than Natives

A new Cato Institute study further refutes claims that illegal migration is somehow causing a crime wave.

Reason

Congress and DOGE Can Find Spending Cuts at the Department of Defense

The U.S. can defend itself at a lot less expense.

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Trump's 'Ludicrous' Gold Card Visa Program Fuels Oligarchy Rhetoric, Scholar Argues (Exclusive)

President Trump proposed a gold card visa program, charging $5 million to offer permanent residency. The program is the latest sign of cozying up to oligarchs, an expert claims

Latin Times

Immigrants Consumed Less in Government Welfare than Native-Born Citizens Despite Trump Rhetoric: Study

A recent Cato Institute study found that immigrants claimed 54 percent less in benefits from the federal government than native-born citizens.

Reason

Today's Migrants Are Just like Your Immigrant Great-Grandparents

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have at least one ancestor who entered the U.S. through Ellis Island. However, today's migrants may be shut out and deported, a humanitarian tragedy that would profoundly damage the U.S. economy.

Reason

Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan: The Case for More Immigration

Immigration experts Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan make the case for significantly more and easier immigration to the U.S.

Latin Times

'Border Czar' Pitches 'Fresh Idea' of Tip Line for Reporting Undocumented Immigrants, But ICE Has Had One for 20 Years

The idea has drawn criticism for not only encouraging racial profiling and fostering mistrust but for being an inefficient use of ICE's limited resources

The Texas Tribune

U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes

The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. The bill now goes to the Senate where Republicans hold the majority.

Reason

Address Border Chaos by Making Legal Migration Easier

Cato Institute immigration analyst Alex Nowrasteh has an excellent piece on this subject.

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