Research and Analysis
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Healthcare Industry
A new research report, Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Healthcare Industry, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in some of Texas’ healthcare industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Construction Industry
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Construction Industry underscores immigrants' crucial role in Texas’ energy industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More
2024 Mid-Year Impact Report
In our 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report, you can find how, from policy analysis to impact litigation, we are working to advance a fairer, more humane system that updates policies and safeguards individual and human rights. Read More
The Biden Administration’s Parole-In-Place Announcement
President Biden announced a new “parole-in-place” program for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. What does it mean, and who will benefit? Read More
The Expanding Role of H-2A Workers in U.S. Agriculture
Our analysis of Department of Labor data reveals significant demand across the country for H-2A workers, foreign nationals for temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs. Read More
An American Immigration Council Analysis of the President’s 212(f) Proclamation and Interim Final Rule Restricting Asylum
On June 4, the Biden administration issued a presidential proclamation and an Interim Final Rule restricting access to asylum for people crossing into the United States without legal status. The Council analyzes this new Proclamation and Interim Final Rule Restricting Asylum in this factsheet. Read More
Understanding INA Section 212(f): The President’s Authority to Suspend the Entry of Migrants
Under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the president of the United States has the authority to “suspend the entry” of certain noncitizens into the United States under certain circumstances. Read More
Contributions of New Americans in Michigan
New research from the American Immigration Council highlights the crucial role immigrants play in Michigan’s population growth, labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power. Read More
The Biden Administration’s Proposed Regulation On Asylum Bars: An Analysis
On May 9, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published here, that would allow asylum officers to reject a subset of asylum seekers earlier in the process based on several factors that are currently considered only once an asylum seeker has a full hearing before an immigration judge. Read More
The Dream Act: An Overview
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most recent version of the Dream Act and similar legislative proposals. Read More
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