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How mass deportations could devastate the U.S. economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins “America Decides” to look at the impact many say will go far beyond the billions needed just to carry out the removals.
Mass Deportation on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Maybe you saw us featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver? The mass deportation of millions of undocumented individuals would be tremendously expensive and would have a catastrophic impact on our economy—one that would be expansive and impact every American. Read the full report and see below for… Read More
New York Times Guest Essay: Do Politicians Realize How Difficult and Rare Immigrating to the U.S. Legally Actually Is?
See Jorge Lowere, Managing Director of Programs and Strategy at the American Immigration Council, in his guest essay for NYT Opinion. During the Republican National Convention, speakers repeatedly tried to draw a contrast between asylum seekers who’ve crossed… Read More
New Americans in Montgomery County and the City of Dayton
In January 2022, NAE merged with the American Immigration Council to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming. Read More
New Americans in Passaic County
In January 2022, NAE merged with the American Immigration Council to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming. Read More
2021 End of Year Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, This year’s end of year message is a particularly meaningful one for us: As of January 1st, New American Economy will officially merge with and become the American Immigration Council. We are so grateful for your partnership, support, and commitment to our… Read More
New Americans in Washtenaw County
In January 2022, NAE merged with the American Immigration Council to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming. Read More
Afghan Immigrants in the United States
New American Economy has reviewed American Community Survey data from 2019 and discovered the following stats about Afghan immigrants in the United States. Total Population (2019)132,500 Top States for Afghan Immigrants: California (54,000) Virginia (24,500) Texas (10,400) Labor Force Participation Rate60.1% Employment Rate… Read More
2021 Mid-Year Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, In the past six months, we have witnessed a sea change on immigration: The American Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed the House with bipartisan support; the Muslim ban, Public Charge rule, and major cuts to refugee resettlement have been reversed; and… Read More
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