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New Poll Finds Immigration a Gateway Issue for Hispanic Voters

New Poll Finds Immigration a Gateway Issue for Hispanic Voters

The Partnership for a New American Economy new poll of national and swing state Hispanic voters tests how the issue of immigration influences Hispanic voting patterns.  The poll found that while Immigration is not the top issue for Hispanic voters – it trails the issue of Jobs and… Read More

Poll Finds Immigration a Gateway Issue for Hispanic Voters

Poll Finds Immigration a Gateway Issue for Hispanic Voters

  CONTACT Ryan Williams, New American Economy, [email protected] Republican candidates start 2016 Presidential race at a disadvantage among Hispanic voters, but have opportunity to make inroads by embracing immigration reform Washington, D.C. — New American Economy today released a new poll of national and swing state… Read More

American Immigration Council Executive Director, Ben Johnson Comments on Executive Action

American Immigration Council Executive Director, Ben Johnson Comments on Executive Action

Washington D.C. – Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council offers the following quotes on the policies released yesterday by the Obama Administration: What this all means: “After decades of congressional neglect, President Obama took a crucial and courageous step toward reforming our immigration system. Read More

Statement on President Barack Obama's Announcement That He Will Take Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Statement on President Barack Obama’s Announcement That He Will Take Executive Action on Immigration Reform

  CONTACT Ryan Williams, New American Economy, [email protected] “The good news is that the issue has progressed to a point where we are debating which branch of government should reform immigration first,” said John Feinblatt, Chairman of New American Economy. “Executive action may alleviate some of… Read More

Department of Homeland Security Doubles Down on Family Detention

Department of Homeland Security Doubles Down on Family Detention

Washington D.C. – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to close the detention facility in Artesia, New Mexico, where it detains mothers and children. Unfortunately, the closure of this facility does not mark the end of a dark chapter in our country’s immigration history. Instead it signifies… Read More

Report Shows Foreign-Born Citizens Are More Socially Conservative Than Their Native-Born Counterparts and Are Less Likely to Identify with Either Political Party

Report Shows Foreign-Born Citizens Are More Socially Conservative Than Their Native-Born Counterparts and Are Less Likely to Identify with Either Political Party

  CONTACTS Ryan Williams, New American Economy, [email protected] Yohana de la Torre, The Latino Coalition, [email protected], 239-896-4695 Kate Bryan, American Principles Project, 202-503-2010 Brian Faughnan, The LIBRE Initiative, [email protected], 703-678-4581  New American Economy Kicks off Hispanic Engagement Campaign with National Media Call Featuring… Read More

Hispanic Leaders for Immigration Reform Coalition

Hispanic Leaders for Immigration Reform Coalition

The Partnership is excited to announce the launch of a coalition of conservative Hispanic leaders in support of immigration reform. The launch of the coalition marks the beginning of the Partnership’s Hispanic Engagement campaign. Over the next few months, the Partnership will focus on the contributions of Hispanic immigrants and the need… Read More

President’s Executive Actions on Immigration Should Spur Congressional Action

President’s Executive Actions on Immigration Should Spur Congressional Action

Washington D.C. – From the perspective of immigration reformers, Tuesday’s election is unlikely to change the gridlock that has stymied immigration reform for more than 15 years. Since at least 1998, there has been bipartisan agreement that our current immigration system is broken and that Congress must act to fix… Read More

Report Finds Foreign-born Minnesotans Contribute Billions in Purchasing Power and Taxes, Strengthen State Housing Market

Report Finds Foreign-born Minnesotans Contribute Billions in Purchasing Power and Taxes, Strengthen State Housing Market

  CONTACTS Sarah Radosevich, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] Angie Zeitlin, New American Economy, [email protected] Adriana La Rotta, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, [email protected] 40% of Minnesota’s Fortune 500 Companies founded by immigrants or their children Average home value in… Read More

Research Shows U.S. Electorate Could Gain as Many as 25.6 Million New Hispanic and Asian Voters by 2020

Research Shows U.S. Electorate Could Gain as Many as 25.6 Million New Hispanic and Asian Voters by 2020

  CONTACT Ryan Williams, New American Economy, [email protected] U.S. has 13.2 million unregistered Hispanic and Asian eligible voters New York, NY — New American Economy today released new data showing how an increasing number of Hispanic and Asian voters could shift the electorate in 18 key states… Read More

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