Join Syracuse University in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2025, for a free, in-person event exploring the future of communication in an AI-powered world. Registration is required to attend.| austinkocher.substack.com
In Part 2 of my series on ICE arrest data made public by the Deportation Data Project, we examine daily and monthly arrest totals and project record arrests by the end of this month.| austinkocher.substack.com
Immigrant detention is at record highs and the Trump admin wants nearly $50 billion to expand detention capacity. A new book provides critical information about who profits from detention.| austinkocher.substack.com
As Congress considers expanding immigrant detention from 41,000 to 100,000 beds, this timely discussion will unpack the political and economic forces fueling the detention system.| austinkocher.substack.com
ICE detention numbers are up alongside spike in new detention facilities and new 287(g) agreements. Nearly 25% of detainees now have no criminal histories.| austinkocher.substack.com
Border Patrol is one of the most controversial yet misunderstood law enforcement agencies in the country. Fellow geographer Reece Jones unpacks this agency in his latest book.| austinkocher.substack.com
Do you live in Atlanta? Are you interested in learning more about current immigration policies and data? If so, join me at 7pm on June 5 for the latest policy, research, and data.| austinkocher.substack.com