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California Leads U.S. in Immigrant Entrepreneurship, Study Finds
Los Angeles Times June 15, 2012 When Gloria Suen opened a retail shop in Chinatown, she and her sister knew so little English they could barely decipher the rules and regulations that govern small businesses. But she asked advice from anyone who would listen and persevered. “In those days, I had to work 365 days […]
Read MoreU.S. Must Tap ‘Best and Brightest’ Immigrants to Thrive in Today’s Global Economy
Juneau Empire June 15, 2012 The United States is a nation of immigrants bound together by the American ideals of individual freedom and responsibility and driven by the limitless opportunities of free enterprise. These powerful draws of freedom and opportunity have brought the world’s best and brightest to our shores for generations. Today, as we […]
Read MoreThe Economy Needs More High Skilled Immigrants
Forbes June 15, 2012 Over at the Atlantic I have an articleco-written with economist Noah Smith arguing for more high skilled immigration. We discuss reasons why everyone should support this, and reasons why conservatives and liberals each should support it as well. We hope that it says something about this issue that it has the […]
Read MorePresident Obama to Halt Removal of DREAMers
The Obama administration announced today that it will offer indefinite reprieves from deportation for young immigrants who were brought to the country as minors and meet other specific requirements. The move, hailed by immigration advocates as a bold response to the broken immigration system, temporarily eliminates the possibility of deportation for youths who would qualify […]
Read MoreAfter 30 Years, Plyler v. Doe Decision Survives but Remains Under Attack
Thirty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Plyler v. Doe, holding that states cannot deny a free public education to students for lack of valid immigration status. The decision has since opened the schoolhouse doors to untold numbers of children who might otherwise be deprived of a basic education. Yet […]
Read MoreAfter 30 Years, Plyler v. Doe Decision Survives but Remains Under Attack
Thirty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Plyler v. Doe, holding that states cannot deny a free public education to students for lack of valid immigration status. The decision has since opened the schoolhouse doors to untold numbers of children who might otherwise be deprived of a basic education. Yet […]
Read MorePublic Education for Immigrant Students: Understanding Plyler v. Doe
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plyler v. Doe and subsequent efforts by states and localities to avoid compliance with the decision.
Read MoreDream Come True: Obama Administration Announces Relief for DREAMers
Washington. D.C. – The American Immigration Council applauds today’s announcement by the Obama administration that it will grant deferred action to undocumented youth who were brought to the United States as small children and who have been raised and educated in communities around the country. Today’s announcement builds on the prosecutorial discretion initiatives already undertaken […]
Read MoreImmigrants Outpacing the General Population in Owning Small Businesses: Study
New York Daily News June 14, 2012 They’re coming to America – and starting businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurship is on the rise both in New York City and across the country, with immigrants owning a disproportionately large number of small businesses, according to a just released study from the Fiscal Policy Institute. As of 2010, more […]
Read MoreImmigrant-Owned Small Businesses Add to CO Economy
Public News Service: Denver June 14, 2012 Immigrant-owned small businesses are an important part of the Colorado and national economy, according to a new report from the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute. Colorado has roughly 13,000 immigrant-owned small businesses – those with 100 employees or less – according to the report, which says those businesses earn […]
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