Research and Analysis

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the Rio Grande Valley
This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the Rio Grande Valley’s labor force, population growth, and economy. Read More

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the metro area’s labor force, population growth, and economy. Read More

Oversight of Immigration Detention: An Overview
This fact sheet describes the organizational structure of immigration detention oversight, the standards by which detention centers are governed, where to file complaints regarding ICE detention, and information on inspections of ICE detention centers and detention contracts. Read More

The Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing Act
New research from the American Immigration Council, Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing: Immigrants in New York State’s Workforce, highlights the crucial role of immigrants and refugees in New York’s workforce, as well as the need to reduce barriers to professional and occupational licenses for all New York residents. Read More

Examining Gaps in Digital Inclusion as States Develop Their Digital Equity Plans
These fact sheets provide data to inform policymakers and advocates of the gaps in access to broadband internet among various covered individuals, with the goal to help identify remedies and build a more inclusive, equitable digital future. Read More

Labor Market Series
This year’s Labor Market Series will explore a variety of issues at the intersection of the U.S. economy and immigration. Read More

New Americans in Utah
This research brief highlights the key role that new Americans are playing in Utah as participants in the state’s workforce, taxpayers, consumers, entrepreneurs, international students, and more. Read More

The Growing Demand for Physicians in Colorado
This research brief highlights the growing demand for physicians in the state and the need to reduce barriers for internationally trained professionals. Read More

Ending Title 42 and Creating an Orderly Asylum System
The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the effect of Title 42 on border operations and management and to provide recommendations on creating an orderly humanitarian protection system at the U.S. Southern Border. Read More

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in Illinois
This research brief highlights the growing demand for healthcare workers in the state and the need to reduce barriers for internationally trained professionals. Read More
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