Research & Analysis
The Council shares new data on immigrants’ impact locally and nationwide, while debunking myths in the immigration debate.
Latest Publications
New Americans in the Akron-Canton Region
- Labor-Intensive Industries
- June 17, 2026
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…
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview
- DACA/DAPA
- June 15, 2026
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.
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What’s in the Secure America Act?
- Economic Impact
- June 10, 2026
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.
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Mass Deportation
The mass deportation of millions of undocumented individuals would be tremendously expensive and would have a catastrophic impact on our economy—one that would be expansive and impact every American. The…
Cities Index
Immigration is vital to the long-term prosperity of American cities and the U.S. economy. The Cities Index systematically evaluates immigrant integration by measuring local policies and socioeconomic outcomes across the 100 largest cities in the United States. The Index tracks where each city stands in its integration efforts in order to provide insight on how local communities can maximize the potential of their immigrant populations for the well-being of all residents.
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Map the Impact
Map the Impact is an interactive data-map showing the contributions of immigrants across the United States. It includes comprehensive data about immigrants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as metropolitan areas, counties, and congressional districts. With information on immigrant tax contributions, spending power, entrepreneurship, workforce, home ownership, demographics, voting power, and more, Map the Impact shows that immigrants are helping to grow the economy everywhere. Map the Impact also features hundreds of stories and videos featuring local leaders in all corners of the country talking about why immigration matters to them.
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