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Immigrants May Hold the Key to Urban Renewal in Baltimore
In an attempt to reverse decades of population decline, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has launched a high-profile effort to attract “new Americans” to the city. The theory is that these new Americans—that is, immigrants—will bring the skills, entrepreneurship, and tax base needed to revitalize blighted neighborhoods that are now full of boarded-up buildings rather than […]
Read MoreThe 287(g) Program: An Overview
Through the 287(g) program, state and local police officers collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws. In the past, the 287(g) program has been costly for localities, has not focused on serious criminals, and has
Read MoreCouncil Challenges Denial of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained Through Unlawful Conduct
The American Immigration Council’s Legal Action Center argued that local police violated the Fourth Amendment by unnecessarily prolonging an individual’s detention based solely on the suspicion that he was not lawfully present in the United States. In Arizona v. United States, the Supreme Court cautioned against prolonging a detention to investigate immigration status when it […]
Read MoreStartup Visas Get New Push
The Wall Street Journal November 22, 2012 A coalition of entrepreneurs, investors and advocacy groups is pressing its campaign for a special visa that would allow foreigners who launch companies to stay in the U.S. The group hopes to avoid situations like the one faced by Asaf Darash. Mr. Darash, 38 years old, who was […]
Read MoreStartup Visas Get New Push
The Wall Street Journal November 22, 2012 A coalition of entrepreneurs, investors and advocacy groups is pressing its campaign for a special visa that would allow foreigners who launch companies to stay in the U.S. The group hopes to avoid situations like the one faced by Asaf Darash. Mr. Darash, 38 years old, who was […]
Read MoreForeign Students Add Billions of Dollars to the U.S. Economy Each Year – And That’s Just the Beginning
Most people don’t think of foreign students as an economic resource, yet that is precisely what they are. Each year, students from other countries spend billions of dollars in the U.S. economy, pumping money not only into the colleges and universities they attend, but the surrounding businesses as well. In addition, many foreign students go […]
Read MoreObama Promises Swift Action On Immigration In Meeting With Progressives
The Huffington Post November 14, 2012 President Barack Obama lifted the spirits of a room full of progressive leaders on Tuesday when he pledged to tackle immigration reform early in his second term, half a dozen sources either in the room or with knowledge of the conversation told The Huffington Post. “He said that they […]
Read MoreSpirit of Compromise Could Help Solve Immigration, Boost U.S. Economy
KSL November 14, 2012 Less than a week after the 2012 election, our national debate has shifted from one where we choose between two candidates, to one where we discuss paths forward on issues that impact our lives. For that we can all be thankful. After such a long and grueling campaign season, we the […]
Read MoreDOL Proposal Will Hurt Venture-Funded Startup Companies
Forbes November 14, 2012 Startup companies, particularly those that receive venture capital, are major engines of growth and innovation in America. Research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has shown that much of the job growth in America in recent years has come from startups. That is why a recent Department of Labor proposal that […]
Read MoreObama Seeks Comprehensive Immigration Reform In Early 2013
Reuters November 14, 2012 Emboldened by the large turnout of Hispanic voters in last week’s general election, U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday he plans to move quickly to address what he has called the biggest failure of his first term – comprehensive immigration reform. “Before the election, I had given a couple of interviews […]
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