Press Releases

Press Releases

NEW REPORT: Gaps in Detention Data from Torrance Detention Facility Show Racial Disparities

NEW REPORT: Gaps in Detention Data from Torrance Detention Facility Show Racial Disparities

In a New Mexico detention center, ICE categorized People with African, Asian, and South American backgrounds as racially ‘white’ Read More

Ninth Circuit Upholds Rights of Asylum Seekers, Rules “Metering” Unlawful

Ninth Circuit Upholds Rights of Asylum Seekers, Rules “Metering” Unlawful

In a decision issued on Oct. 23, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals largely affirmed a lower court decision that found the U.S. government's systemic practice of turning back asylum seekers ("metering") at the U.S.-Mexico border is unlawful. 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

DACA Recipients Need Permanent Protection from Congress

DACA Recipients Need Permanent Protection from Congress

So long as Congress fails to step up and provide a permanent solution, DACA recipients will continue living in constant fear and uncertainty, the Council said today. Read More

Four Exchange Visitor sponsors launch resource website showcasing U.S. Department of State's STEM Research Initiative

Four Exchange Visitor sponsors launch resource website showcasing U.S. Department of State’s STEM Research Initiative

Cultural Vistas, the American Immigration Council, CIEE, and the Institute of International Education (IIE) have launched ResearcherUSA.com, a site offering information about the J-1 Research Scholar visa program, a U.S. Department of State STEM initiative. Read More

New Report Details Catastrophic Impact of Mass Deportation and Family Separation Plans

New Report Details Catastrophic Impact of Mass Deportation and Family Separation Plans

A new report details the catastrophic costs of a potential mass deportation and family separation plan. Read More

Court Allows Legal Challenge to CBP One Turnback Policy to Proceed

Court Allows Legal Challenge to CBP One Turnback Policy to Proceed

A case that challenges that U.S. government's policy of turning away asylum seekers who legally approach ports of entry can move forward, a judge ruled. Read More

Extended Harsh Asylum Restrictions Won’t Fix Our Broken Immigration System

Extended Harsh Asylum Restrictions Won’t Fix Our Broken Immigration System

We need a balanced approach to addressing challenges at our southern border and our overwhelmed, broken asylum system. Read More

New Reports Show the Critical Role Immigrants Play in Texas’ Border Communities’ Economy

New Reports Show the Critical Role Immigrants Play in Texas’ Border Communities’ Economy

Immigrants in border communities across Texas play a key role in driving prosperity and opportunity for all. Read More

New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.

New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.

A new report from the American Immigration Council highlights how immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs and make the U.S. a more prosperous place. Read More

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