Shattered Voyage

The article details the escalating dangers faced by immigrants seeking entry into the United States due to increasingly restrictive and bipartisan anti-immigrant policies. These policies have effectively pushed migrants into more perilous routes, resulting in a higher number of deaths and injuries as they attempt to cross deadly waters and navigate the harsh deserts of the southwest. The article highlights the recent death of 5 migrants, including a child, off the coast of Puerto Rico and notes that this tragedy is not an isolated incident, but rather a consequence of policies that close off legal avenues for asylum and economic migration. It criticizes both Democratic and Republican administrations for their role in implementing and expanding these policies, including increased border security, expedited deportations, and the use of Title 42. The article argues that these policies have created a humanitarian crisis, forcing desperate individuals and families to risk their lives in search of safety and economic opportunity. Furthermore, the article asserts that these anti-immigrant measures are driven by a right-wing agenda that seeks to scapegoat immigrants for broader societal problems. The article concludes by implying that only a fundamental shift in immigration policy, rooted in principles of human rights and international solidarity, can prevent further tragedies and address the underlying causes of migration. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/07/mifb-m07.html