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Mexican Immigrant Helps Secure Sick Days for Everyone in Santa Fe, Regardless of Immigration Status
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Santa Fe County report, we hear the story of a Mexican immigrant who advocates for her immigrant community, regardless of their immigration status.
Read MoreGuatemalan Immigrant Works to Secure a Safe and Humane Environment for All Workers in Santa Fe
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Santa Fe County report, we hear the story of a Guatemalan immigrant who, through perseverance, has been able to advocate for other immigrants’ rights.
Read MoreAmerican Immigration Council Maps the Impact of Immigrants With New Data on the United States and All 50 States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023—Today, the American Immigration Council released the 2023 Map the Impact Report, an interactive data-map showcasing the contributions of immigrants in the country, all 50 states, and industry sectors across the economy. With information on immigrant tax contributions, spending power, entrepreneurship, workforce, home ownership, demographics, voting power, and more, Map the Impact […]
Read MoreMEMO: Immigration Advocates Share Common Sense Policy Demands For Border Management in Budget and Supplemental Negotiation
The American Immigration Council, American Immigration Lawyers Association, America’s Voice, Human Rights First, Immigration Hub, National Immigrant Justice Center, National Immigration Law Center, and SEIU released a memo with key policy demands as Congress negotiates emergency supplemental funding.
Read MoreNew Report Shows Hispanic Americans in Tyler, Texas Held Over $600 Million in Spending Power in 2021
New research, Hispanic Power of the Purse in Tyler, Texas, released today by the American Immigration Council, underscores the crucial role Hispanic Americans in Tyler, Texas play in the metro area’s economy.
Read MoreBiden’s Emergency Funding Proposal Seeks $14 Billion for Immigration System From Congress
On October 20, the Biden administration renewed its request for emergency supplemental funding for border management from Congress. This new $14 billion request represents more than a $10 billion increase from the administration’s original August proposal and includes a sizeable investment in areas of the immigration system often forgotten by years of deterrence-heavy policy. Nevertheless, […]
Read MoreImmigrant from the Dominican Republic Constructed Vibrant Architecture Firm in Greater Salem, and Lays the Foundation for Other Young People to Pursue a Career in Architecture
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Greater Salem report, we hear from a Dominican immigrant on how through hard work and dedication, immigrants bring innovation to Salem.
Read MoreCommunities Celebrate Their Commitment to Welcoming and Belonging During Welcoming Week
Co-Authors: Rich André, Asma Easa, Micaela McConnell, Paloma Ramos Last week, communities across the United States participated in Welcoming America’s Welcoming Week. The annual campaign has rapidly expanded over the years to include more than 650 local events that showcase each community’s commitment to fostering welcoming and belonging for all their residents, including their immigrant […]
Read MoreAmerican Immigration Council leads coalition letter to DHS requesting transparency into Family Expedited Removal Program
The American Immigration Council joined 45 other organizations in calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide more transparency into the Family Expedited Removal Program (FERM). The letter calls for DHS to: Publish and maintain online a standing list of all […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows Immigrants in the East Texas Region Paid Over $300 Million in Taxes and Exceeded $1 Billion in Spending Power in 2021
New research, Immigrants in East Texas, released today by the American Immigration Council, underscores the crucial role immigrants in East Texas play in the region’s economy.
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