Migration’s hall of mirrors: Time to consider the facts

Anti-immigrant sentiment stems from misinformation; in the absence of an informed debate, populism will prevail, writes Peter Sutherland

ON BOTH sides of the Atlantic, anti-immigrant politics are undermining democracies and damaging lives. Far-right nationalist parties are gaining traction in Europe, while millions of undocumented migrants suffer in the shadows.

In the United States, President Barack Obama, concerned about his party’s ability to retain control of the Senate, has decided to put off immigration reform until after the election in November.