Laissez-Faire, Laissez-Passer w/ Alex Nowrasteh & David Bier
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9/11’s Visa Vetting Failures Were Fixed
The case for broad-based legal immigration restrictions is weaker than ever.
Sep 12
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David J. Bier
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Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Failed a Basic Cost-Benefit Test
The counterterrorism response likely killed more people than it saved
Sep 11
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Alex Nowrasteh
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August 2026
Immigrants Are 24% Less Likely to Be Disabled Than US-Born Citizens
An analysis of Census data finds that immigrants, regardless of legal status, report lower disability rates than the US-born population — and use…
Aug 27
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David J. Bier
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DHS Is Adding Another $100K Tax on H‑1B Visas
It is not a fee because it is not a charge for a service. Rather, it is an attempt to reduce the hiring of H‑1B workers.
Aug 25
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David J. Bier
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Can Presidents Exempt People from US Law?
It would create a massive new power for presidents to abuse.
Aug 22
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David J. Bier
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The More Illegal Immigrants, the Worse the Case for Mass Deportation
A new estimate says 15M, but if there are more, the case for mass deportation is worse.
Aug 18
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David J. Bier
14
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New Docs Show Another Border Patrol Agent Under Investigation for Killing
We worked with The Texas Tribune to identify the agent who killed a man.
Aug 6
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David J. Bier
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Ten Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Arguments for Socialism and Why They’re Wrong
Daft DSA drafts delusional demands
Aug 5
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Alex Nowrasteh
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Let States Sponsor Foreign Workers
States could fix their local immigration problems before they become a national crisis.
Aug 4
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David J. Bier
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July 2026
Review of MELTING POT OR CIVIL WAR? A SON OF IMMIGRANTS MAKES THE CASE AGAINST OPEN BORDERS by Reihan Salam
Praise for Melting Pot or Civil War? has ranged from the respectful to the worshipful.
Jul 30
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Alex Nowrasteh
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Trump’s New Anti-Legal Immigration Rules Target Students, Spouses of US Citizens
Trump solidifying his reputation as the most anti-legal immigration admin ever.
Jul 17
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David J. Bier
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Trump's order restarting ICE stops is dangerous
Trump's own immigration czar says they are unnecessary
Jul 15
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David J. Bier
11
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