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ICE’s New Guidance to Government Attorneys Aims to Reduce Immigration Court Backlog
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a long-awaited memo on Sunday to guide ICE attorneys on exercising their prosecutorial discretion in immigration court. Authored by ICE’s Principal Legal Advisor Kerry Doyle, the memo’s stated goal is to ensure that ICE focuses its limited resources effectively and pursues just outcomes. By encouraging prosecutors to seek […]
Read MoreThe US Response to Ukraine Shows We Have the Capacity for Humanitarian Relief
At the beginning of March 2022, as millions of Ukrainians were being displaced by Russian invasion, the U.S. government announced a series of policy changes to assist some of the people impacted by the war. Using many of the United States’ humanitarian protection authorities, the government acted quickly to help ensure the safety of tens […]
Read MoreThe Growing Demand for Physicians in Colorado
This research brief highlights the growing demand for physicians in the state and the need to reduce barriers for internationally trained professionals.
Read MoreArts & Culture Initiatives
Culture Club The Council’s Culture Club is a membership striving to build empathy through the language of art. The goal is to introduce participants to a new and wide range of immigrant stories, exploring a variety of lived experiences. Get access to film screenings focused on immigrant filmmakers, our extensive list of books shedding light […]
Read MoreNew round of grants to support implementation of comprehensive welcoming plans in U.S. communities
National nonprofits American Immigration Council and Welcoming America announce a new level of support through Implementation Technical Assistance and seed grant funding for six communities as part of Round IV of the Gateways for Growth Challenge (G4G)
Read MoreEnding Title 42 and Creating an Orderly Asylum System
The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the effect of Title 42 on border operations and management and to provide recommendations on creating an orderly humanitarian protection system at the U.S. Southern Border.
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New resources will be added periodically. For questions or additional support, email a member of the Council Team or [email protected]. Issue Area Toolkits Brain Waste Entrepreneurs International Students Multi-Sector Plans Letters and Statements Texans for Economic Growth Urges Action on Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act 60 Chambers of Commerce Call on Congress to Protect DACA […]
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces End to Horrific Title 42 Border Policy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday that it will be terminating the Title 42 border policy. The U.S. government has used this policy to turn away asylum seekers and migrants over 1.7 million times since March 2020. The policy will end on May 23 to give the U.S. Department of Homeland […]
Read MoreThe End of Title 42: A Long-Overdue Step Toward Rebuilding our Asylum System
The Biden administration announced today plans to end a border expulsions policy known as Title 42 by May 23. This policy allowed the U.S. government to turn people away at the U.S southern border over 1.7 million times in the past two years under the guise of protecting the country from COVID-19.
Read MoreNew Census Data Highlights Important Role of Immigration in Countering US Population Decline
More than two-thirds of U.S. counties saw natural decreases in population between 2020 and 2021, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This means that almost 2,300 counties across the country had more deaths than births, providing further evidence that the United States is growing at its slowest pace in its history. […]
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