Reports
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
Comment on Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum
The Council submitted a comment urging the Biden administration to reconsider the expedited timeframe in the interim final rule that will significantly hinder asylum seeker access to due process. Read More
Comments Recommend USCIS Clarify FOIA Request Process
The Council submitted comments on USCIS suggested changes to Form G-639 and Instructions. The G-639 Form and Instructions are used to submit FOIA requests to USCIS by mail. 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
Council and Partners Submit Comment on Department of Education’s Proposed Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Guidance
The Council and 29 other organizations submitted a comment to the Department of Education in response to a notice in the federal register detailing proposed changes to how institutions of higher education report data to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Read More
Council Files Complaint Against ICE for Racial Discrimination and Excessive Use of Force in Colorado Facility
The American Immigration Council filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security's oversight bodies urging an investigation into racial discrimination and excessive use of force at the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado. Read More
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