Press Releases
NAE Statement on SCOTUS Decision on DACA
After the Supreme Court declined to take up the Trump administration’s appeal on DACA, New American Economy released the following statement: “The courts kept DACA alive for at least a few more months, but it’s Congress’s job to end the uncertainty once and for all,” said John Feinblatt, President of New… Read More
Class Action Suit Challenges Government’s Denial of TPS Holders’ Green Cards
In violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, USCIS denies the green card applications of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders who first entered the United States without going through an inspection process at a port of entry, ignoring the fact that they subsequently were inspected and admitted when they were granted TPS. Read More
AG Jeff Sessions is unfit to decide immigration case, say immigration groups
The American Immigration Council, joined by several other immigration groups, submitted an amicus brief that argues that due process requires an impartial adjudicator and that Sessions’ anti-immigrant statements and actions prevent him from acting as one. The brief lays out Sessions’ decades-long public record of anti-immigrant statements, including specific statements evidencing prejudgment of issues in the case, and urges Sessions to either vacate the referral order or recuse himself from the case. Read More
NAE Statement on Senate Immigration Results
After the Senate failed to pass an immigration compromise this afternoon, New American Economy released the following statement: “So far senators have brought three credible, bipartisan deals to the table. None has reached the finish line, but with the support of a majority of Americans and bipartisan negotiations still taking… Read More
NAE Statement on Rounds-King, McCain-Coons Amendments
Ahead of the upcoming Senate votes on bipartisan immigration proposals, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Border security plus a fix for Dreamers gives Congress a clear path through the gridlock on immigration,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. “We applaud Senators McCain, Coons, Rounds, and King for bringing… Read More
New Analysis Finds DACA-Eligible Individuals Fill Key Roles in Industries Across U.S. Economy, Including Healthcare, Food Service, Education, Construction, and Technology
NEW YORK, NY – As Congress and the White House continue to hash out the specifics of a deal for Dreamers, New American Economy (NAE) is highlighting the stories and contributions of the DACA-eligible population. New analysis from NAE shows the important role immigrants eligible for the Deferred Action… Read More
DACA-Eligible Population Holds $16.8 Billion in Spending Power
NEW YORK, NY – As Congress and the White House attempt to reach a compromise that addresses the status of DREAMers, New American Economy is highlighting the stories and economic contributions of DACA recipients and the DACA-eligible. The national DACA-eligible population holds almost $16.8 billion in spending power, according to … Read More
NAE Statement on Senate Introduction of USA Act
In response to the Senate introduction of the bipartisan Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act by Senators John McCain and Chris Coons, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Lawmakers on both sides already agree – a narrow approach gets an immigration deal across the finish line,” said John Feinblatt, President… Read More
Immigrants in San Diego Contributed $54 Billion to County GDP in 2016
SAN DIEGO, CA – Immigrants contributed over $54 billion—25 percent—to the San Diego metro area GDP in 2016, according to a new research brief released by New American Economy in partnership with the City of San Diego, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the San Diego Regional… Read More
One in Seven DACA-Eligible Individuals has Language Skills Needed by U.S. Military
NEW YORK, NY – As Washington debates how best to move forward on DACA, New American Economy (NAE) is highlighting the vital role Dreamers play in our economy, our communities, and our national security. According to research released by NAE, a substantial portion of the DACA-eligible population has… Read More
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