Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Journal

Central America's Unaccompanied Minors: Shared Problem, Shared Solution

Nearly 50,000 unaccompanied minors from Central America and Mexico have poured across the United States’ border with Mexico in the past eight months. While Mexico, the U.S. and the Central American sending countries share responsibility for contributing to the recent surge, they also share the responsibility to find a solution.

Tony Payan, Erika de la Garza July 31, 2014

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Parallels Between the Affordable Care Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964

It is inconceivable to imagine our nation today without the gains of the Civil Rights Act. It is impossible to understand why the issue was so divisive then, since it is such an obvious right and moral proposition. Similarly, let us hope we will look back at the Affordable Care Act 20 years from now and wonder why it was such a contentious topic in 2014.

Hagop M. Kantarjian June 9, 2014

A gavel rests in front of the Mexican flag.

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Drug Policy | Issue Brief

Vigilantism in Mexico: A New Phase in Mexico's Security Crisis

The violent struggle between rival Mexican drug cartels and other criminal groups has left tens of thousands dead and towns across Mexico paralyzed with fear. With overwhelmed police forces relatively powerless to control drug-related murders and kidnappings, a growing number of vigilante organizations, or self-defense groups, aim to restore order — but now even they are fighting, and killing, among themselves.

Gary J. Hale April 18, 2014

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Conference Report

Conference Report -- Immigration Reform: A System for the 21st Century

Leading U.S. immigration experts, public policy scholars and political figures debate issues and solutions to crucial…

Tony Payan July 15, 2013

This photo shows identification documents for U.S. immigrants.

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Latin America Initiative | Working Paper

Immigration Reform: A System for the 21st Century

Leading U.S. immigration experts, public policy scholars and political figures debate issues and solutions to crucial questions surrounding comprehensive immigration reform.

Erika de la Garza, Tony Payan April 9, 2013