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Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Lives On Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Lives On

Thanks to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, Team USA has made it to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Team…

The Asylum Turnback Case: From the First Filing to the Supreme Court The Asylum Turnback Case: From the First Filing to the Supreme Court

After years of jockeying through the courts, on June 25, a 6-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the government in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. First filed…

‘Metering’ of Asylum Seekers Is Bad Policy, Bad Law, and Bad for the Border ‘Metering’ of Asylum Seekers Is Bad Policy, Bad Law, and Bad for the Border

For years, the federal government had one, clear message for migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border: go to a port of entry and…

SCOTUS Rules Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional  SCOTUS Rules Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional 

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a crucial ruling today affirming that children born within the territory of the United States are U.S. citizens.   The opinion, authored by Chief…

Texas’ Controversial SB 4 Immigration Law Goes into Effect at a Critical Moment for the State’s Workforce Texas’ Controversial SB 4 Immigration Law Goes into Effect at a Critical Moment for the State’s Workforce

Texas is embarking on an unprecedented experiment: using state and local law enforcement officers to conduct immigration enforcement and empowering state judges to issue…

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip TPS, Turn Away Asylum Seekers Arriving at the Border in Pair of New Immigration Rulings Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip TPS, Turn Away Asylum Seekers Arriving at the Border in Pair of New Immigration Rulings

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued two seismic immigration law decisions, ruling 6-3 in the Trump administration’s favor in each case. The first case,…

Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Lives On Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Lives On

Thanks to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, Team USA has made it to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Team…

The Asylum Turnback Case: From the First Filing to the Supreme Court The Asylum Turnback Case: From the First Filing to the Supreme Court

After years of jockeying through the courts, on June 25, a 6-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the government in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. First filed…

‘Metering’ of Asylum Seekers Is Bad Policy, Bad Law, and Bad for the Border ‘Metering’ of Asylum Seekers Is Bad Policy, Bad Law, and Bad for the Border

For years, the federal government had one, clear message for migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border: go to a port of entry and…

SCOTUS Rules Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional  SCOTUS Rules Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional 

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a crucial ruling today affirming that children born within the territory of the United States are U.S. citizens.   The opinion, authored by Chief…

Texas’ Controversial SB 4 Immigration Law Goes into Effect at a Critical Moment for the State’s Workforce Texas’ Controversial SB 4 Immigration Law Goes into Effect at a Critical Moment for the State’s Workforce

Texas is embarking on an unprecedented experiment: using state and local law enforcement officers to conduct immigration enforcement and empowering state judges to issue…

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip TPS, Turn Away Asylum Seekers Arriving at the Border in Pair of New Immigration Rulings Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip TPS, Turn Away Asylum Seekers Arriving at the Border in Pair of New Immigration Rulings

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued two seismic immigration law decisions, ruling 6-3 in the Trump administration’s favor in each case. The first case,…

New Americans in the Akron-Canton Region  New Americans in the Akron-Canton Region 

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role immigrants play in Ohio’s labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy. The new report was prepared in partnership with …

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview

This fact sheet provides an overview of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and prior attempts to dismantle the initiative, as well as its current status.

What’s in the Secure America Act? What’s in the Secure America Act?

Congress passed the Secure America Act in June 2026, allocating $69.5 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through 2029 using the reconciliation process. The law dramatically expands federal immigration enforcement funding while limiting congressional oversight and bypassing the traditional appropriations process.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these prosecutions, the individuals who are subjected to them, and how the government’s rationale for carrying them out is not supported by the data.

Immigration Detainers: An Overview Immigration Detainers: An Overview

This fact sheet explains detainers, how they are used by federal and local enforcement, and the impact they have on immigrants.

From Field to Fork: The Economic Impact of Immigrants on Texas’ Food Industry  From Field to Fork: The Economic Impact of Immigrants on Texas’ Food Industry 

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Texas’ food sectors, including agriculture. The new report, From Field…