Research & Analysis
The Council shares new data on immigrants’ impact locally and nationwide, while debunking myths in the immigration debate.
Latest Publications
2026 Mid-Year Impact Snapshot
- July 22, 2026
The first half of 2026 has brought continued instability for immigrant communities across the country. Expanding detention, rapidly shifting enforcement policies,…
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Birthright Citizenship in the United States
- Birthright Citizenship
- July 9, 2026
This fact sheet explains birthright citizenship, the Fourteenth Amendment, and its interpretations. Who is eligible for birthright citizenship? Can birthright citizenship be taken away?
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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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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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