Emergency Filing Seeks Court Order to Halt Implementation of Interim Final Rule that Dismantles Safeguards at the Board of Immigration …
Report: Immigration Detention Is Bigger, Harsher, and Less Accountable Than Ever
Published: January 14, 2026 Trump Administration Targets People with No Criminal Record and Uses Detention to Pressure Them to Give Up Their …
New Cohort Selected for the Gateways for Growth Challenge
Published: December 15, 2025 Round VI of the Challenge Will Support Local Communities in Welcoming Immigrants WASHINGTON DC & DECATUR, …
Federal Court Blocks ICE’s Unlawful Detention of Immigrant Teens Turning 18
Published: December 12, 2025 Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2025 — On December 12, a federal court in D.C. ordered U.S. …
New Report: Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda Will Deepen the Childcare Crisis
Published: December 11, 2025 Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2025 — A new report from the American Immigration Council warns that the …
Caring for Children from Kabul to Houston
Safia’s family was doing well in Afghanistan. She earned a college degree and taught math at an elementary school in …
Fear and Empty Classrooms: The Human Cost of Immigration Crackdowns
In many ways, the Children’s Playhouse Early Learning Center is the heart of its community. And this year, said owner …
From Babysitter to Business Owner: A Journey of Resilience and Care
As many as 1 million people have died in Somalia’s decades-long civil war.1 Many more have fled, often without a …
Supporting Working Families Through Flexible, Affordable Childcare
KidsPark is a national franchise that opened with a simple mission: to provide accessible, responsible hourly daycare for families who …
Testifying on Interior Immigration Enforcement: Citizen Arrests, DHS Overreach, and Erosion of Rights
Published: December 10, 2025 Senior Fellow Aaron Reichlin-Melnick delivered oral testimony before Congress exposing skyrocketing “at-large” arrests by U.S. Immigration …
Navigating Work, Family, and Immigration Uncertainty
Jen lives in Brooklyn. She works full-time in the financial district, while her kids go to school in Chinatown. The …
A Life of Care in the Shadows
For more than 20 years, Rosa has worked as a nanny in New York City, helping raise children who still …
Preschool for All—But Not Enough Teachers
When it comes to preschool, Washington, D.C., is in a relatively strong position. The district offers free preschool for every …
A Life Rebuilt Through Caregiving in Bentonville, Arkansas
Published: December 10, 2025 It was Laura’s late husband who moved the family to the United States—to help his parents …
Creating Pathways for Families Beyond Early Childhood
Childcare doesn’t end when the kids turn 12 or 13. It just evolves. “You don’t put your 14-year-old in daycare, …
Immigrant Nannies Make Work Possible for a New York Family
Published: December 10, 2025 Liz is a fourth-generation New Yorker who found her family’s first nanny through a neighborhood parent …
New Podcast Feature: Beyond Borders – Why Cultural Exchange Still Matters
Published: November 20, 2025 We’re excited to share that Lisa Murray, Program Director for Cultural Exchange at the American Immigration Council, …
Amidst Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign, Report Shows Access to Lawyers is Critical
Published: November 20, 2025 New Report Shows Having a Lawyer is a Critical Safeguard Against Deportation Washington DC, Nov. 20 …
SCOTUS Grants Review of Ninth Circuit Decision Holding Turnbacks of Asylum Seekers Unlawful
Washington (November 17, 2025) – Today, the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to review a Ninth Circuit decision …
Lawsuit Challenges the Department of Education Over New Public Service Loan Forgiveness Rule
Washington, D.C., Nov. 4 — Four non-profit public-interest organizations filed a lawsuit today to challenge a new rule issued by …
New Platform Details the Chaos Behind Family Separation
Transparency Project Offers New Insight into the First Trump Administration’s Implementation of Family Separations Oct. 30, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, …
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Iowa’s Unconstitutional Anti-Immigrant Law
Ruling Protects Families and Upholds Constitutional Limits on State Power Oct 23, 2025, WASHINGTON DC — In a sweeping victory …
National Immigrant Rights Organizations Sue the Federal Government Over Withheld Records on ICE Arrests in Immigration Courts
Washington, D.C, October 15 — Today, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the American Immigration Council, and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit in the …
Legal Groups File Emergency Motion to Stop ICE from Jailing Immigrant Teens in Adult Detention
Washington, D.C, October 4 — Advocacy groups the American Immigration Council and the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) filed an …
Nayna Gupta Testifies at Shadow Hearing on Deportation’s Impact on Families and Communities
Published: September 18, 2025 On September 18, 2025, the American Immigration Council’s Policy Director, Nayna Gupta, delivered testimony at a …
Georgia’s Historic Worksite Raid Underscores the Chaos Fueled by Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Published: September 5, 2025 WASHINGTON DC, Sept. 5 — On September 4, law enforcement agents from several state and federal …
Nearly Half of Fortune 500 Companies in 2025 Founded by Immigrants or Their Children
Published: August 21, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC, August 21, 2025 — A new analysis of the 2025 Fortune 500 list reveals …
New Report Reveals Devastating Impact of Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban
$715 Million in Taxes, $2.5 Billion in Spending Power at Risk WASHINGTON, DC, August 6 — A new report released …
New Report: Trump’s Second Term Ushers in Extreme Immigration Overhaul that Threatens Our Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 — A special report released today offers a sweeping analysis of the Trump administration’s first …
After Detaining People in El Salvador Torture Prison for 125 Days, the U.S. Government Must Be Held Accountable for Disappearing Migrants
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, Saturday, 2025 — After 125 days imprisoned in El Salvador’s notorious “megaprison,” the Terrorism Confinement Center …
Beatriz, an immigrant lawyer fighting for noncitizen kids
In February 2025, a Venezuelan-American lawyer named Beatriz received an order from the Interior Department to the nonprofit where she …
Kaelyn, going into debt to keep her partner from deportation to El Salvador
Last summer, Kaelyn was at a Latin club in Wilmington, North Carolina when a handsome stranger asked her to dance. …
Axel, a DACA recipient trying to protect his community
Since President Trump’s election, Axel Herrera has seen a growing number of local police traffic checkpoints popping up across his …
Ilia, young Russian dissident facing never-ending detention
Ilia is a 24-year-old pro-democracy activist who recently fled a threatening environment in his native Russia. But after escaping, he …
Supreme Court Decision Sparks Confusion, Creates New Hurdles for Federal Court Review of Removal Orders
The Supreme Court’s newest immigration-related decision creates a conundrum: certain noncitizens must now appeal their deportation orders before their removal …
Senate Approves Unprecedented Spending for Mass Deportation, Ignoring What’s Broken in our Immigration System
Washington DC, July 1, 2025 — On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes an …
Young Poet Wins 2025 Creative Writing Award, Paying Tribute to Refugees
WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2025—The American Immigration Council honored Luu Ly, an 11-year-old attending the Chapin School in New York …
Lawsuit Challenges Tennessee “Anti-Harboring” Law that Criminalizes Providing Shelter to People who are Undocumented
WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2025 — On June 20, a coalition including a religious organization and two individuals filed a …
District Court Blocks Unlawful Removal of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Under Alien Enemies Act
Washington, D.C. May 22, 2025 – In a May 21 decision, a federal district court in Georgia ordered the federal …
Asylum Seekers Challenge Trump’s Asylum Shutdown Policy
San Diego, CA – People fleeing persecution and torture in their home countries have joined immigrant rights organizations Al Otro …
Kenyan Immigrant Helps Other Newcomers Settle into Baltimore County
As a student activist in Kenya in the 1980s, Thomas Mwaura spoke out against the authoritarian government—only to be accused …
Nepali Immigrant Established a Café in Baltimore County
Narayan Khakurel grew up in a farming community in rural Nepal, where his family raised cattle and crops like tobacco …
Egyptian Immigrant is an Advocate in Baltimore County
When Noureen Badwi was two, her family immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt under her mother’s scholar visa. Her mother, …
Mexican Immigrant in Baltimore County Runs a Business and Teen Training Program
Rocio Herrera grew up in the shadow of an active volcano in a picturesque but impoverished region of central Mexico. …
Mexican Immigrant Family Shares Success Across Allen County
Flora Barrón had a comfortable childhood in Northern Mexico, attended college, and worked as an administrative assistant before marrying a …
At Graduation Time, ICE Targets Young Dreamers
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How Immigration is Shaping US Cities
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Welcoming Interactive 2025: Lessons from Detroit and the Power of Local Leadership
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Trump’s ‘Grant and Deport’ Policy Could Lead to More Cases Like Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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President Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
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Our Leaders Must Understand Immigration Before Legislating It
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‘I was sad, scared, and in a state of disbelief:’ Immigration Attorney Shares Testimony on Trump’s Third Country Disappearances
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Department of State Pauses Visa Interview for J, F, and M visitors
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Texas Dream Act Survives—Because Texans Showed Up
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A Week of Immigration ‘Red Flags’ From the Trump Administration
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What Is Habeas Corpus and Why Is It Important? Here’s What DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Got Wrong
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District Court Greenlights ICE-IRS Agreement, Blurring Lines Between Civil Immigration Enforcement and Criminal Investigations
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Supreme Court “De-Documents” 350,000 Venezuelans – And Keeps Everyone In The Dark About What’s Next
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New FOIA Document Undermines Key Assumption in Trump’s Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act
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Five State Immigration Bills You Should Know About
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Immigrants’ Experiences Differ Wildly Depending on Which State They Live In
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In-State Tuition Policies for Undocumented Students Change Lives. I Should Know—Mine Changed for the Better
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Invisible Gatekeepers: DHS’ Growing Use of AI in Immigration Decisions
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Language Access Continues to Be An Important—and Contested—Part of American Life
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House Reconciliation Bill Would Supercharge Immigrant Detention and Effectively Eliminate Asylum for Most
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Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers
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The Government Is Mass-Emailing People Telling Them To ‘Leave the United States’ Within 7 Days. It’s A Mess, And It Might Be DOGE’s Fault.
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In Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case, Trump Administration Escalates Its War on Due Process
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Protected No More – How States Are Responding to Immigration Enforcement in Sensitive Locations
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Trump Administration Terminates CHNV Program, Impacting More Than a Half-Million Immigrants
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The Fight for Immigrant Students’ Education: Policies, Barriers, and What’s at Stake
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These Men Were Deported to El Salvador With No Due Process. Their Stories Show Why an Investigation Is Necessary
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Ahead of Tax Day, Fear of Filing Taxes Rises Among Undocumented Immigrants
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Trump Is Trying to Deter Us From Representing Immigrants in Court. It Won’t Work.
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Recovery and Reform: An Ex-Gang Member’s Story
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The Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations
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With Liberty and Justice for All: The Importance of “Know Your Rights” Education
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Why Trump’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act Matters for America
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In Victory for Transparency, Court Finds DOGE Must Make Records Available to the Public
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Trump’s New Registration Requirement Could Forcibly Separate Millions of Immigrant Families
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States with Healthcare Shortages Turn to Foreign-Trained Doctors, Showing Bipartisan Immigration Policies Benefit All
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While Federal Firings Focus on Immigration Processing, Funding for Immigration Enforcement Expands
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Texas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative
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Beyond the Red Carpet: ‘A Lien’ and the Power of Film
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The Number of Immigrants in the US Increases Yearly – And That’s a Good Thing
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State, Federal Policies Escalate Attacks on Immigrant Children
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H.R. 32 Would Empower President to Cut Essential Services in States and Cities
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GOP Budget Reconciliation Plan —Cutting Essential Programs To Supercharge Deportations
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The Impact of Family Separation on Children
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What We Know About Trump’s Efforts to Roll Back TPS For Venezuelans and CHNV Parole
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The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda
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Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement
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Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Abusive Shift in Immigration Detention
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Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
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A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home
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ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood
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Breaking Down the Latest Court Decision Impacting DACA
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ICE’s Inadequate Recordkeeping on Treatment of Detained Asylum Seekers Threatens Their Lives
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Trump’s Day 1 Orders Use Fearmongering to Expand His Immigration Authority
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Centering Humanity in the Immigration Debate
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Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026
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The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again
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The Laken Riley Act Would Give States Sweeping Power Over Immigration Policy
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H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns
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Mass Deportations Will Undermine Our Safety
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Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule
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Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level
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What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?
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Embracing Two Cultures: Our Thanksgiving Story
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Immigration Was on the Ballot in Multiple States on Election Day – Here’s What Happened
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Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers
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Judge Strikes Down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process
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Biden Should Use His Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before He Leaves Office
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Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers’ Rights to Present at POEs
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What Is the ‘Bipartisan Border Bill’ and How Would It Change the US Immigration System?
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Seasonal Immigrant Workers Are in High Demand. America’s H-2B Visa Program Isn’t Keeping Up.
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FOIA Documents Show Troubling Gaps in Transparency at Torrance County Detention Facility
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Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?
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Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles
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Volunteer to Support Immigrants: Pro Bono Attorneys and Interpreters Needed
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Business Leadership on Immigration During an Election Year
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The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained
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Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering
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The Current State of the Border: Crossings Remain Low While Pressure Builds in Southern Mexico
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CHNV Parole Won’t Last Forever – But There Are Options for Its Beneficiaries to Stay in the US
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The 5th Circuit Fight for DACA Is a Personal One
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What is Tim Walz’s Record on Immigration?
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New Report Shows the Devastating Costs of Mass Deportation
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Fighting Over Whether Haitian Immigrants Are ‘Legal’ Misses the Point: They’re Legally Vulnerable
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“We’re All In!” Localities Celebrate and Commit to Making Their Communities Welcoming to All
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Immigrants Are Making Ohio Great. Let’s Talk About That.
20 years ago, Springfield, Ohio, had a problem. Like many communities in the Rust Belt, it seemed like good times …
Council and BAJI Highlight Their Efforts on Government Transparency to Audience in South Africa
This past week, the Council, alongside the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), had the privilege to present the report …
Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500: Powering the US Economy in 2024
Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape our economy and play a critical role in the success and innovation of major corporations. …
Oversight Agency Says 32,000 Unaccompanied Children Are Missing. But Are They?
Written by Raul Pinto, Deputy Legal Director, Transparency at the American Immigration Council and Jennifer Ibañez Whitlock, Supervisory Policy & …
Judge Grants Texas’ Request to Keep Families Apart, At Least For Now
A mere three days after 16 Republican-led states sued the Biden administration over its “Keeping Families Together” parole process, a …
What Project 2025 Says About Immigration
What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for immigrants? It’s often hard to answer these questions using politicians’ own …
Republican-Led States Sue to Block DACA Recipients from Accessing Affordable Health Insurance
A group of Republican-led states, headed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, have sued to block a new rule that …
President Biden’s Keeping Families Together Program Has Begun
Updated: August 22, 2024 This is an update to our blog first posted on June 18, 2024, when President Biden …
Texas Attorney General Paxton Continues Fight Against NGOs That Serve Migrants
Earlier this summer, a federal judge issued a strong rebuke to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down …
The Refugee Olympic Team: Resilience and Hope at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
By: Devashish Basnet Since their unforgettable debut at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, the Refugee Olympic team, which represents …
DHS Strengthens Protections for Immigrant Workers
The Biden-Harris administration has taken hundreds of immigration actions since entering office. But one of the administration’s most overlooked reforms …
ICE’s Faulty Detention Data Undercounts the Number of People in Its Custody
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appears to be severely undercounting the number of people it has in immigration detention. …
Unpacking Myths About Noncitizen Voting — How Heritage Foundation’s Own Data Proves It’s Not a Problem
Over the last decade, many politicians have called for overhauling the United States’ election systems by mandating strict voter ID …
Strengthening America’s Workforce of Immigrant STEM Workers by Expanding the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program
The United States faces a critical imperative: keeping some of the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) …
Houston Celebrates Over 2,200 New Citizens in Historic Naturalization Ceremony
Naturalization is viewed by many as the end point of an immigrant’s journey—the finish line—and for good reason. The path …
Lawsuits Reveal Labor Abuses Faced by Some Migrant Workers on TN Visas
Written by Andrea Solis Canto, 2024 Legal Intern Allegations of mistreatment of high-skilled Mexican workers have sparked several important class …
Kamala Harris Has an Opportunity to Reframe the Immigration Conversation as the Democratic Nominee for President
As the country continues to dissect the ramifications from President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, …
Why Are Border Crossings at Their Lowest Level in Four Years?
Border crossings are at their lowest in four years. Is the Biden administration’s executive action working as intended—or is there …
State Department Streamlines Temporary Visas for College-Educated Noncitizen Workers—But Questions Remain About Its Impact
Some immigrants who have graduated from college in the United States and have a pending job offer will have an …
Do 287(g) Agreements with ICE Make Communities Safer?
Written by Juan Avilez, Policy Associate for State and Local Initiatives and Raul Pinto, Deputy Legal Director Texas’ SB4 set …
Immigrants May Benefit While Others Lose Out From the Supreme Court’s Decision Overruling Chevron
The Supreme Court handed a momentous victory to supporters of deregulation on June 28 in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, …
Immigrants Do Not Displace US Workers or Reduce Wages
By Robin Lundh, Research Manager and Karen Aho, Consultant A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper confirms that …
We’ve Tracked Over 700 Immigration Bills This Year. Here Are the Trends We’ve Seen.
Written by Juan Avilez, State and Local Policy Associate and Victoria Francis, Deputy Director of State and Local Initiatives As …
Immigrants Are Key to Filling US Labor Shortages, New Data Finds
Almost one in every seven people in the United States is an immigrant, according to the American Immigration Council’s new …
CeBONDS One Year After its Implementation
Written by Raul Pinto & Laila Khan Approximately one year ago, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Cash Electronic Bonds …
Supreme Court’s Munoz Decision Disregards Fundamental Interests of U.S. Citizens Married to Noncitizens
In Department of State v. Munoz, the Supreme Court has chosen procedural concerns over the reality that errors by consular …
Supreme Court Allows Deportations Without Adequate Notice, Backtracking on Previous Rulings
The Supreme Court made an about-face on June 14, holding that immigration judges may order noncitizens deported if they do …
Immigrant Workers Help Florida Thrive. Anti-Immigrant Policies Threaten That.
In 2022, more than one in five Florida residents were immigrants. In that same year, immigrants in Florida were over …
Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens
On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which may help provide streamlined paths to legal status …
The 2024 ‘Celebrate America’ Creative Writing Contest Winner: Stories of Us
Stories of Us I sit By the windowsill Gazing outside. Down, on the street, so many heads, Each is unique. …
Border Patrol’s 100th Anniversary Offers Chance to Look Back at Its Disturbing Origins
The U.S. Border Patrol turned 100 years old on May 28. Its troubled origins and history form the backdrop for …
Are More Undocumented Immigrants Living in the US Now? Here’s What the Numbers Say
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about 11.0 million undocumented immigrants were living in …
Biden’s New Changes to the Asylum Process: What You Need to Know
On June 4, President Biden issued a sweeping order under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act claiming that …
Borderland: The Line Within Takes Viewers Through CBP’s Raid on a Humanitarian Aid Camp
Borderland: The Line Within, a documentary directed by Pamela Yates and produced by Skylight Pictures, made its theatrical debut on …
Government’s Move to Terminate Flores Agreement Could Leave Immigrant Children Unprotected
The Department of Justice asked a court to partially terminate the decades-old agreement that protects the rights of immigrant children …
Iowa’s Texas Copycat Immigration Law Challenged in Court
Iowa is following in the footsteps of Texas with a new law that would allow state officials to arrest, detain, …
Biden Proposes Rule to Quickly Remove Certain Migrants During Initial Screening Process at the Border
On May 9, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would allow asylum officers to consider and impose certain restrictions …
Taking Welcoming Work to New Heights in the Lone Star State: Welcoming Interactive 2024
Six years ago, the Dallas City Council passed a resolution to make the city more welcoming for immigrants and long-time …
Biden’s New H-2A Rule Expands Protections and Increases Oversight for Migrant Workers
On April 29, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule aimed at protecting workers on temporary H-2A visas …
Volunteers Needed for Credible Fear Interview Preparation in CBP Hotline
When someone crosses the border to seek asylum in the United States, they often first go through a credible fear …
Congress Expands Warrantless Surveillance of Immigrants Traveling to the US
On April 19, forty minutes after the ostensible deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), …
Data Snapshot: Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced its revision of the race and ethnicity question on …
Immigrants Contribute Billions to Federal and State Taxes Each Year
Without fail, each Tax Day a prevalent myth resurfaces that conceals the truth about immigrants’ contributions to federal, state, and …
USCIS Re-Issues Temporary Rule to Extend Work Permits for 800,000 Immigrant Workers
Thousands of immigrant workers with pending work permit renewals, and their employers, breathed a sigh of relief last week. On …
The Federal Government Is Cutting Aid for Migrant Shelters and Services. What Will States Do Now?
After months of contentious debate and near government shutdowns, Congress approved appropriations for fiscal year 2024, which President Biden quickly …
FY 2024 Government Funding Package Is a Mixed-Bag on Immigration
President Biden signed the final 6-bill “minibus” funding package for fiscal year (FY) 2024 on March 23, which includes funding …
STEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance
A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf …
Border Patrol and Ohio Law Enforcement Engage in Racial Profiling in Northern Ohio, New Report Finds
By Gwen Short, Staff Attorney at Advocates for Basic Legal Equality and Raul Pinto, Deputy Director of Transparency at the …
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Judicial Review of Mixed Questions, Even Those That Are Fact Intensive
The Supreme Court issued an important victory for noncitizens seeking cancellation of removal and the principle of judicial review of …
District Court in Texas Allows CHNV Parole Program to Continue
On March 8, a federal district court in Texas dismissed a challenge to a parole program set up by the …
Differences in State Sunshine Laws Can Threaten Transparency Around Immigration Detention and Enforcement
By Tsion Gurmu, Legal Manager and Staff Attorney at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration and Raul Pinto, Deputy Legal …
Despite Progress, the Tragedy of Family Separation Can Never Be Undone
Six years ago, a man came to the U.S./Mexico border with his five-year-old daughter, looking for safety in the United …
Showdown Between Texas Authorities and the Federal Government Headed to the Supreme Court
By Kate Melloy Goettel and Juan Avilez A Texas law that allows local law enforcement to arrest migrants, state court …
On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Important Contributions of Immigrant Women in the American Workforce
Since its conception in 1977, International Women’s Day has evolved into a global celebration highlighting women’s achievements and the challenges …
USCIS Announces Re-parole for Ukrainians
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided certain Ukrainians with temporary authorization, or parole, to remain …
New Americans in Houston Report Launched at Regional Event: Houston: Poised to Lead
A new research report, New Americans in Houston: A Snapshot of the Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the …
The State of Texas Isn’t Just Creating Chaos and Cruelty at the Border—It’s Trying to Break the Things That Work
For decades, the Catholic nonprofit Annunciation House has worked to support migrants in El Paso, Texas. It’s provided shelter, food …
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Generate Billions of Dollars More Than They Cost the U.S. Government
A report released this month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that refugees and asylees …
Unlocking America’s Economic Potential: Insights on Immigration from the CBO Budget and Economic Outlook Report
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released its latest Budget and Economic Outlook covering the period from 2024 to 2034, …
USCIS Reduces Its Backlog for the First Time in Years
On February 9, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released data about its progress toward meeting its strategic goals in …
DHS Changes H-1B Registration Process to Give Noncitizens an Equal Chance of Selection
Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a final rule that changes H-1B registration selection …
USCIS Finalizes Increase in Fees for Immigration-Related Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalized its long-awaited fee rule on January 30, which impacts the filing costs for …
Data Snapshot: The Number of Black Immigrants in the US Continues to Rise
By Karen Aho and Quinn Bankson Black immigrants not only contribute to America’s rich political and cultural history—think rapper Wyclef …
Senate Deal Would Significantly Transform Border Policy
The “Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024” was released on February 4. For months, a bipartisan group of senators …
ICE Subjected Immigrants in Detention to Unnecessary Surgeries, Report Finds
The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (OIG) published a report last month finding that …
A Shortage of Immigration Lawyers Is Another Barrier to Integration for Immigrants
Immigrants are now far more likely to face the complexities of the immigration court system alone, without an attorney. As …
200 Immigration-Related Bills Have Already Been Introduced in State Legislatures in 2024
Amid inaction from the federal government on immigration policy and growing calls for action from localities, some state legislatures are …
Biden Administration Can Remove Texas’ Razor Wire Barrier at the Border, Supreme Court Rules
Buoy barriers with chainsaw devices in the Rio Grande river. Coils of concertina wire along the riverbank. Armored Humvees blocking …
Naturalization Helps Immigrants and the United States Reach Full Potential
By Karen Aho, Consultant and Anna Shepperson, Research Associate When Sri Lankan business analyst Dinesh Prabaharan became a U.S. citizen …
ICE Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras in a Win for Transparency—But the Implementation Will Be Key
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a policy on January 12 calling for ICE personnel to wear body cameras …
New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court
A new memo issued last month by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) lays out improved guidelines for immigration …
Biden v. Texas – A Legal Showdown on the Southern Border Wages On
Written by Chelsie Kramer, Texas State Organizer and Emma Winger, Deputy Legal Director Texas is once again making national headlines …
State Department Extends Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Indefinitely
The State Department announced an update to its discretionary interview waiver policy for nonimmigrant visa applicants on December 21, 2023. …
SCOTUS to Decide When Courts Can Review Decisions about Immigration Relief… Again
Families are complicated. Especially during the holidays, that’s something we can all agree on. But most of us can’t – …
White House Leans Into Trump-Era Immigration Policy Changes to Get Ukraine Aid
The Biden administration signaled on December 12 that it is willing to make disastrous—and permanent—changes to asylum and immigration policy …
States Facing Worker Shortages Are Helping Migrants Secure Employment with New Resource Clinics
Many migrants, after being released from government custody, resettle in interior communities. These individuals and families often need immediate support …
Lawsuits Prompt Immigration Agencies to Publish Critical Documents in Their FOIA Libraries
Last September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agreed to publish past versions of the Department of Homeland Security’s Privacy Impact …
What We Know About the Senate Negotiations That Could Wreck Asylum in the US
Members of the U.S. Senate are currently negotiating a deal to continue funding the federal government next year, as well …
Talking Turkey 2023: Kindness on the Subway
Over the last few weeks, as I reflected on writing our annual Thanksgiving blog post, I struggled to find the …
Labor Shortage Can Be Fixed by Letting Asylum Seekers Get Work Permits Sooner, Business Leaders Say
When asylum seekers come to the United States, they want to work—but an outdated immigration statute is making that more …
Congress Punts on Supplemental Funding While Setting up Future Fight on Immigration
After weeks of uncertainty as to whether Congress would reach a deal to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, …
Employment-Based Immigration to Get an Important Update with Biden’s Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
Written by Steven Hubbard, Senior Data Scientist and Leslie Dellon, Senior Attorney (Business Immigration) The White House’s recent executive order …
Map the Impact: Immigrants Make Up Over 18% of the Total US Population Growth
Immigration—long central to the American experience—has dominated news coverage in recent years. Between 2016 and 2021 alone, record numbers of …
Offices of New Americans Meet with Biden Officials to Advance Immigrant Inclusion
States hoping to provide support to their immigrant and refugee residents are taking part in the Office of New Americans …
USCIS proposes significant changes to the H-1B program
The H-1B program may undergo significant changes as early as October 1, 2024. The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship …
Department of Labor Report Highlights Severity of Child Labor in the US and Worldwide
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued its yearly Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor report, examining 131 …
Global Talent Chamber Network Convening Discusses How Immigration Is a Solution to Workforce Challenges
As the national workforce shortage persists and is further exacerbated by the nation’s large aging population moving into retirement, businesses …
Biden’s Emergency Funding Proposal Seeks $14 Billion for Immigration System From Congress
On October 20, the Biden administration renewed its request for emergency supplemental funding for border management from Congress. This new …
Spotlight on the Economic Contributions of TPS Holders
In September, the Biden administration extended temporary protection to some 472,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States. Doing so provided …
Unrealistic Immigration Demands Complicate Treacherous House Budget Talks
Unless Congress can come to an agreement on the budget by November 17, the government will shut down, forcing tens …
The US Immigration Process
Understanding Immigration A Comprehensive Guide to Immigration and Citizenship Immigrating to a new country and obtaining citizenship is a complex …
Immigration Law: A Comprehensive Guide to US Immigration Law with Common Terms, Legal Updates, and Statistics
As immigration continues to be a hot topic in the United States, it’s important to have a solid understanding of …
Immigration: A Comprehensive Guide to Visas, Green Cards, and Citizenship
Immigration is a complex and often misunderstood topic that affects millions of people around the world. Whether you’re looking to …
A Snapshot of Undocumented College Students in the United States
The school year has started, and many college students are returning to campuses nationwide, including undocumented and DACA-eligible students. Data …
Seeking Refuge Across the US, Little Amal Starts Her Journey
Co-authors: Micaela McConnell, Paloma Ramos “Don’t forget about us,” is the cornerstone message that will be amplified across the United …
USCIS Updates Key CSPA Interpretation to Protect Some Immigrant Youth, But Backlogs Continue to Cause Hardships
On August 24, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new update to its policy manual clarifying a …
With Challenge to CHNV Parole Program, the ‘Right to Welcome’ Goes on Trial in Texas
The Biden administration’s humanitarian parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) went on trial last week. The trial, …
Fortune 500 Companies with Immigrant Roots Generated More Money Than the GDP of Most Western Nations
When Fortune released this year’s Fortune 500 list—the magazine’s iconic ranking of the year’s top-grossing American companies—one fact remained unchanged …
The Ghost of Public Charge Keeps Scaring Immigrant Families Away From Public Benefits
When the Trump administration proposed an overhaul of federal policy regarding when immigrants could be denied green cards or visas …
Ukraine and Sudan Receive TPS Extensions, Redesignations as Global Displacement Continues to Rise
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Sudan …
Biden Keeps Ties with Billion-Dollar Business of Immigration Detention, Despite Reports of Serious Abuse
On Thanksgiving Day 2017, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Kamyar Samimi—a lawful permanent resident with a decade-old …
Biden’s Family Reunification Parole Programs Offer Hope—But With a Blind Spot
When the Biden administration launched new Family Reunification Parole programs earlier this year, it pointed to existing programs for Cuban …
CBP’s Continued ‘Turnbacks’ Are Sending Asylum Seekers Back to Lethal Danger
On April 8, a family came to the San Ysidro port of entry in Tijuana and asked to be let …
CBP’s Own Website Provides Insight Into Its Agents’ Corruption and Misconduct
Corruption within U.S. Custom and Border Protection’s workforce often has been hidden behind bureaucratic red tape. But what was once …
DHS’ New Work Permit Measures Are Welcome Change with Potential to Address USCIS Challenges
On September 20, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced measures to accelerate the processing of some work permits …
Spotlight on the Changing Demographics of Hispanic Americans
By Karen Aho and Robin Lundh of the American Immigration Council Today, Hispanic Americans form the largest ethnic group in …
New Board of Immigration Appeals Decision Sets Roadblock for Cubans, Others Seeking Green Cards
A recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision bars certain recently arrived noncitizens from becoming lawful permanent residents. In Matter …
What Does the Looming Government Shutdown Mean for Our Immigration System?
After weeks of failed negotiations on spending, Congress has less than a week left to avert a potential government shutdown. …
Communities Celebrate Their Commitment to Welcoming and Belonging During Welcoming Week
Co-Authors: Rich André, Asma Easa, Micaela McConnell, Paloma Ramos Last week, communities across the United States participated in Welcoming America’s …
New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020
Co-Authors: Emily Creighton and Tsion Gurmu In the summer of 2020, after George Floyd’s murder, racial justice protests took hold …
Fifth Circuit Allows Texas to Keep Its Controversial ‘Buoy Barrier’ in Place for Now
Since President Biden took office, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been escalating both rhetoric and action in response to a …
New Immigration Court Rule Would Protect Critical Docket Management Tools and Rescind Trump-Era Changes
The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule to protect immigration judges’ ability to administratively close removal proceedings and …
Biden Administration Fights to Keep Private Immigration Jails Open, Despite Promises
“There should be no private prisons, period, none, period. And we are working to close all of them.” Those are …