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Priscilla Alvarez

Priscilla Alvarez
Priscilla Alvarez is an assistant editor at The Atlantic. Previously she was a fellow at National Journal and a correspondent for USA TODAY College, where she covered a variety of topics with a focus on college students.
Infrastructure

The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up—Now What?

As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

The White House Lays Out Its Conditions for Extending DACA

The Trump administration provided a list of immigration reforms it wants fulfilled for a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

Will Texas's Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities Hurt Law Enforcement?

Some police chiefs are concerned that the legislation may harm efforts to stop crime rather than helping.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

Trump's Border Barrier Hits a Wall

The administration would need to acquire private property to build his barricade, which will put the president at odds with many in his own party.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

Trump Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

The administration targets jurisdictions that limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration agents.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

Will Law Enforcement Support Trump's Immigration Plans?

The president-elect has pledged to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, but his proposals would require the cooperation of state and local authorities.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic
Management

Indiana Lawmakers Introduce a 'Fix' to Controversial 'Religious Freedom' Law

The new bill includes language that would prohibit people from denying goods and services to others based on their sexual orientation.

  • By Priscilla Alvarez and Nora Kelly, National Journal