Press Releases
Board of Immigration Appeals Guts Legal Protections for Immigrants Under Arrest
Washington, D.C.—The American Immigration Council strongly condemns last week’s ruling from the Board of Immigration Appeals holding that immigrants arrested without a warrant are not entitled to certain Miranda-like warnings prior to questioning by immigration officers. In a precedent decision, the Board held that noncitizens need not be informed… Read More
Another Court Upholds Immigrants’ Right to Pursue Case From Outside the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit joined the growing list of courts to reject the government’s attempt to bar noncitizens from seeking reopening or reconsideration of their cases from outside the United States. The American Immigration Council’s Legal Action Center and the National… Read More
American Immigration Council Applauds DOJ for Responding to Alabama’s Punitive Anti-Immigrant Law
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Alabama to block the implementation of HB 56, which is set to take effect September 1. HB 56 is similar to but far more punitive than Arizona’s SB 1070. The law includes provisions that… Read More
Press Release: Boosting the Economy Through Smart Immigration Reform
A smarter immigration system will help drive the economy, create jobs and preserve America’s leading position in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. That is the message brought to Washington today by members of the Partnership for a New American Economy, a national, bipartisan coalition of mayors and business leaders who… Read More
Press Release: Leaders from the Partnership for a New American Economy to Testify During Senate Immigration Hearing
With the Senate Committee on the Judiciary scheduled to hold a hearing on “The Economic Imperative for Enacting Immigration Reform” on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, members of the Partnership for a New American Economy will be among the select business executives and elected leaders testifying on the need for sensible… Read More
The Case for Discretion and Proportionality in Our Immigration System
Washington D.C. – It has long been the case that those responsible for carrying out and enforcing our nation’s laws do so with a measure of discretion and proportionality. Every day, law enforcement officials and judges exercise discretion in charging and sentencing decisions, weighing differing priorities and social values, and… Read More
More Fear and Loathing in the House Judiciary Committee
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up two immigration bills that supposedly address community safety, but in reality are simply the latest attempts to restrict immigration and limit due process for immigrants. Neither Chairman Lamar Smith’s (R-TX) “Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011,”… Read More
Press Release: Statement on Senate Democrats’ Call for “High-Skilled Immigration” Reform in “Jobs First” Agenda
The Partnership for a New American Economy applauds the strong statement in support of immigration reform included in the Senate Democrats’ ‘Jobs First’ agenda, discussed today by Senate Leadership. Specifically, the agenda calls for ‘reforming America’s high-skilled immigration system,’ a recognition of the crucial role that jobs-targeted immigration reform would… Read More
BIA Sets Favorable Precedent for Children of Fiancées (K-2 Visa Holders)
Washington, D.C.—The Legal Action Center of the American Immigration Council applauds the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) for advancing family unity in its June 23, 2011 decision, Matter of Le. The Board’s long-awaited ruling favorably resolves the issue of whether the child of a fiancée of a… Read More
Press Release: Partnership Marks First Anniversary With Over 300 Members and Growing
June 24, 2011, marked the first anniversary of the Partnership for a New American Economy, a fast-growing bipartisan coalition of mayors and CEOs across the country making the case that sensible immigration reform will spur economic growth. After starting last June with less than 20 Co-Chairs and members, one year… Read More
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