Reports

Are Immigrant-Heavy Metro Areas More Economically Resilient?

Are metropolitan areas with larger immigrant populations more sensitive to economic downturns? And, if so, how quickly are these immigrant-heavy regions able to recover? While it is too soon to draw conclusions from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Great Recession of 2008 offers important lessons on how well… Read More

Council and Partners Call on ICE to Ensure Due Process in Operation Horizon

The Council sent a letter to ICE expressing concerns about "Operation Horizon"—ICE's plan to mail Notices to Appear to individuals released from the border— which could lead to a significant number of wrongful “in absentia” removal if individuals do not receive the NTA and subsequently miss a hearing before an immigration judge. Read More

Filling the Service Gaps for Immigrants During COVID-19

Today, the Denver Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (DOIRA) and New American Economy (NAE) released the findings of a COVID-19 Community Impact Survey designed to gather insights directly from immigrant residents, including Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and immigrant residents about… Read More

Coalition Effort Advocates for the Inclusion of Visa-Related Provisions in Budget Reconciliation

The Council joined 89 other organizations in a letter calling for Congress to include visa-related provisions in the budget reconciliation. Read More

Council Advocates for Meaningful Access to Legal Representation in Immigration Detention

The American Immigration Council and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) advocated for attorney access in immigration detention facilities in a letter sent a letter to DHS and ICE. Read More

New Americans in Gainesville

New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Gainesville play in education, business creation, and STEM innovation. The new report, New Americans in Gainesville, was prepared in partnership with the City of Gainesville and the… Read More

Council and Partners Call on ICE and USCIS to Eliminate Delays for Detained Asylum Seekers

The Council and partners urged ICE and USCIS in a letter to ensure timely credible and reasonable fear interviews at U.S. immigration detention centers. Read More

Council and Partners Comment on Changes to Streamlined Asylum Removal Proceedings

The Council, AILA, and the Immigration Justice Campaign commented on the proposed creation of “Dedicated Docket” in immigration court to complete the claims of asylum-seeking families within 300 days. Read More

New Americans in Ottawa County

??New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Ottawa County play in the community’s labor force, STEM innovation, and economic vitality. The new report, New Americans in Ottawa County, was prepared in partnership with Ottawa County. Key Findings Immigrants are helping… Read More