State by State

State by State

By examining the demographics and impact of immigrants in your state, you can make more informed choices about policy as well as how to serve your community’s unique needs. Explore the fact sheet for your state to understand the immigrant makeup and impact where you live.

Five State Immigration Bills You Should Know About

Five State Immigration Bills You Should Know About

By: Jojo Tompkins, State and Local Policy Fellow State legislatures are advancing policies that directly impact immigrant communities — creating new rules, expanding enforcement, and offering critical protections. At the start of the 2025 legislative session, the American Immigration Council shared how states could pass policies to protect their… Read More

Immigrants’ Experiences Differ Wildly Depending on Which State They Live In

Immigrants’ Experiences Differ Wildly Depending on Which State They Live In

The Trump administration’s highly visible immigration enforcement efforts are impacting immigrants across the country – be it through the arrest and detention of immigrants or through the chilling effects these operations have on immigrant communities. While the federal government’s rhetoric and actions are rightfully at the forefront of… Read More

New Report Shows Asian and Pacific Islander Texans Held Over $73.4 billion in Spending Power

New Report Shows Asian and Pacific Islander Texans Held Over $73.4 billion in Spending Power

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) play in Texas’ labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy. Read More

Contributions of New Americans in Mid-Michigan

Contributions of New Americans in Mid-Michigan

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in the mid-Michigan region play a crucial role as taxpayers, workers, consumers, and more. Read More

New Report Shows Immigrants Play a Critical Role in Mid-Michigan’s Population Growth, Workforce, and Economy

New Report Shows Immigrants Play a Critical Role in Mid-Michigan’s Population Growth, Workforce, and Economy

A new report, Contributions of New Americans in Mid-Michigan, released by the American Immigration Council, in partnership with the Michigan Global Talent Coalition, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the region’s economy. Read More

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New Mexico

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New Mexico

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in New Mexico made up over 9.9 percent of the state’s healthcare workers despite accounting for only 9.1 percent of the population. The new report, The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New Mexico, highlights the contributions that immigrants make… Read More

Trump’s Registration Requirement Means Fear, Uncertainty for Millions of Americans

Trump’s Registration Requirement Means Fear, Uncertainty for Millions of Americans

The Trump administration announced a policy that will require many Americans to always carry identification documents with them to prove they are not deportable. Read More

New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation

New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation

New data shows how immigrants are contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, even as the Trump administration and Congress are pushing for unprecedented funding for mass deportation. Read More

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration… Read More

NEW REPORT: Immigrants are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States

NEW REPORT: Immigrants are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States

A new report describes how immigrants are key to the economic success and future viability of communities across the Great Lakes region. Read More

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