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New Report Reveals Refugees’ Profound Economic Contributions and Integration in the United States
The American Immigration Council unveils a new report highlighting the substantial economic and social impact of refugees in the United States. Read More
New American Economy Policy Internship
New American Economy (NAE) is seeking a remote, paid Policy Intern to assist with tracking and researching immigration and economy-related policies and legislation, copy editing fact sheets, writing literature reviews, and assisting with some government and political climate analysis. Individuals who are self-starters, strong communicators, and eager to learn many aspects… Read More
Council Sues Immigration Agencies for Records of Enforcement Databases
This Freedom of Information Act lawsuit seeks to uncover information about the databases and systems that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies use in immigration enforcement. Read More
New Data Shows Cedar Rapids’ Immigrants Accounted for Nearly Half of the County’s Total Population Growth
A new report finds that immigrants accounted for 47.1 percent of total population growth in Cedar Rapids between 2012 and 2017, according to new research from New American Economy (NAE). Read More
Administrative Closure Post-Castro-Tum
This practice advisory provides a brief overview of administrative closure and explains the impact of that decision on the future availability of administrative closure, as well as on cases that are currently administratively closed. Read More
Looking for America: El Paso
Media are invited to preview, attend, and cover Looking for America: El Paso, a chapter in a new dialogue and art initiative that is touring six communities across the United States. At a time when Americans are more polarized than ever, especially on the issue of immigration, national and local… Read More
New Report Shows More Than 30 Percent of San Antonio’s Business Owners Are Immigrants
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Immigrant households earned nearly $4.6 billion in 2017 and contributed more than $1 billion in taxes, according to a new research brief released by New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the City of San Antonio and the San… Read More
Florida Business and Civic Leaders Launch the Florida Compact on Immigration
MIAMI, FL – Today, business leaders gathered at Miami Dade College to announce the Florida Compact on Immigration, a set of key principles outlining the need for smart immigration policies at the state and federal levels to drive Florida’s economy forward. Read the Compact and its full list… Read More
Denver Westword Op Ed: Trump’s Proposed Public Charge Rule Will Hurt Immigrants — and American Families
As an advocate for health-care access and reproductive justice, I help people understand their rights and access important services, including public benefits. Programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, better known as SNAP, have especially benefited immigrant families who are working to build a life for themselves in a new… Read More
USA Today Opinion: Thanksgiving without the sides: Lack of farm labor could make fruits, vegetables unaffordable
This Thanksgiving, as your family gathers together to eat classic holiday sides like green beans, sweet potatoes, corn and apple pie, imagine what it would be like to not have those dishes on your table. Because unless something is done about the lack of qualified agriculture workers that growers… Read More
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