Research & Analysis
The Council shares new data on immigrants’ impact locally and nationwide, while debunking myths in the immigration debate.
Latest Publications
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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Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States
- Border Enforcement
- May 28, 2026
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.
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Immigration Detainers: An Overview
- Border Enforcement
- May 27, 2026
This fact sheet explains detainers, how they are used by federal and local enforcement, and the impact they have on immigrants.
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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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