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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Freelance Reporter
Max Rivlin-Nadler is an investigative journalist whose reporting has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, the New Republic, the Village Voice and Gothamist. His years-long investigation into New York City's arcane civil forfeiture laws led to a series of lawsuits and reforms which altered a practice that had been taking millions from poor communities for decades.
Since moving to San Diego, he has reported extensively on immigration and criminal justice issues, including the treatment of asylum-seekers along the border, last year's District Attorney race, and the criminalization of homelessness in the midst of California's deepening affordability crisis. A native of Queens, New York, Max attended Oberlin College in Ohio, where he majored in creative writing.
Recent Stories by Max Rivlin-Nadler
Homeland Security Head Disputes Agency's Own Report On Illegal Entries
- July 19
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The flow of asylum-seekers being allowed into the US at the San Ysidro Port of Entry for processing was reduced to a near-standstill. The Department of Homeland Security is now giving conflicting messages whether this has led to asylum-seekers to try to scale the border fence.
New Asylum Rule Leaves Migrants In Tijuana Confused And Desperate
- July 16
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Asylum-seekers in Tijuana expressed a mix of frustration and desperation Tuesday over a new Trump administration rule that would bar most of them from declaring asylum in the United States.
Trump Moves To Effectively End Asylum At Southern Border
- July 15
- By Associated Press, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Reversing decades of U.S. policy, the Trump administration said Monday it will end all asylum protections for most migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border — the president's most forceful attempt yet to block asylum claims and slash the number of people seeking refuge in America.
Waitlist For Asylum-Seekers In Tijuana Now At Its Highest Number Ever
- July 11
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
This week, the list of people waiting to enter the United States through the San Ysidro port of entry reached over 9,000 people.
San Diego Gang Commission Recommends Ending Controversial Gang Injunctions
- July 10
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Last week, the San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention passed a resolution that asks the City Council to immediately release any San Diego residents from decades-old gang injunctions.
Migrants From Cameroon Protest Immigration Process In Tijuana
- July 9
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Over a hundred asylum-seekers from Cameroon blocked the path of Mexican immigration vans Tuesday morning in Tijuana in protest of what they believe to be corruption by Mexican immigration officials.
Police Arrest Two Activists Filming Officers In Chicano Park
- July 3
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
San Diego police officers arrested two activists who were filming them in Barrio Logan last Thursday, leading to a night of protests over the treatment of people who film the police.
Amnesty International Protests Government Treatment Of Aid Workers At Border
- July 2
- By City News Service, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Amnesty International held a news conference and protest in San Diego Tuesday to release its latest report regarding the federal government's treatment of humanitarian aid workers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Imperial Welcomes Home World-Champion Boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. With Parade, Ceremony
- June 24
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The heavyweight champ is an inspiration to many in the close-knit community along the border.
Asylum-Seekers Almost Always Returned To Mexico, Even If They Express Fear
- June 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Since January, the Department of Homeland Security has been sending thousands of migrants back to Mexico as U.S. asylum applications are reviewed in the U.S. Migrants are repeatedly saying in court that they’re not safe in Mexico, but are being returned there anyway.