Economic Impact

Economic Impact

New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation

New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation

New data shows how immigrants are contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, even as the Trump administration and Congress are pushing for unprecedented funding for mass deportation. Read More

Judicial Review of Visa Decisions After the Supreme Court’s Decision in Department of State v. Muñoz

Judicial Review of Visa Decisions After the Supreme Court’s Decision in Department of State v. Muñoz

In Department of State v. Muñoz, 602 U.S. 899 (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that a U.S. citizen and her noncitizen spouse had no access to… Read More

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration… Read More

Building Community and Fueling Growth: The Role of Immigrants in Reviving the Great Lakes Region

Building Community and Fueling Growth: The Role of Immigrants in Reviving the Great Lakes Region

“Building Community and Fueling Growth: The Role of Immigrants in Reviving the Great Lakes Region” was written in partnership with the American Immigration Council (AIC) and is an in-depth analysis of the many ways immigrant talent and resilience are essential for regional recovery, long-term economic growth, and thriving communities across the Great Lakes region. Read More

NEW REPORT: Immigrants are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States

NEW REPORT: Immigrants are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States

A new report describes how immigrants are key to the economic success and future viability of communities across the Great Lakes region. Read More

New Report Details Catastrophic Impact of Mass Deportation and Family Separation Plans

New Report Details Catastrophic Impact of Mass Deportation and Family Separation Plans

A new report details the catastrophic costs of a potential mass deportation and family separation plan. Read More

New Reports Show the Critical Role Immigrants Play in Texas’ Border Communities’ Economy

New Reports Show the Critical Role Immigrants Play in Texas’ Border Communities’ Economy

Immigrants in border communities across Texas play a key role in driving prosperity and opportunity for all. Read More

Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500: Powering the US Economy in 2024

Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500: Powering the US Economy in 2024

Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape our economy and play a critical role in the success and innovation of major corporations. In 2024, this trend is clearer than ever, with 46% of Fortune 500 companies being founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. This year marks the highest share… Read More

New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.

New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.

A new report from the American Immigration Council highlights how immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs and make the U.S. a more prosperous place. Read More

Empowering Texas: Immigrants' Contributions to the Energy Industry

Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Energy Industry

A new research report, Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Energy Industry, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in Texas’ energy industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More

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