Scott Warren

An empty water bottle lays on the dirt behind a string of barbed wire

Crimes of compassion: US follows Europe's lead in prosecuting those who help migrants

June 6, 2019
Immigration

Prosecutions in the US for those who help migrants with shelter, food, water or transportation are on the rise. It tracks a trend playing out in Europe since its 2015 refugee crisis.

Crimes of compassion: US follows Europe's lead in prosecuting those who help migrants
A man crouches in the dirt surrounded by others as they review a few maps.

An aid worker is on trial for helping migrants. But groups like his are still doing their work.

June 6, 2019
Borders
An aid worker is on trial for helping migrants. But groups like his are still doing their work.

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