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New Report Examines the Biden Administration’s First 100 days on U.S. System of Legal Immigration
A new report released today by the American Immigration Council examines major changes to the U.S. system of legal immigration made by the Biden administration in its first 100 days in office.
Read MoreThe House Has Passed Two Major Immigration Bills. Here’s What They Would Do.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed two major bills to protect the rights of certain noncitizens entering the United States. The bills—the NO BAN Act and the Access to Counsel Act—passed on April 21. They would restrict presidential powers to institute travel bans and ensure access to attorneys for certain people detained at ports […]
Read MoreTracking the Biden Agenda on Legal Immigration in the First 100 Days
This report analyzes the most significant changes to the legal immigration system made by the Biden administration during its first 100 days in office, and makes recommendations to foster a fair and efficient system.
Read MoreEconomic Contributions and Growth of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NAE will be examining the contributions and characteristics of what is now the fastest growing minority group in the United States: the AAPI community. In this first installment, we look at the growth of the AAPI community as a whole and take stock of its […]
Read MoreAdvertising and Entertainment Pioneer PJ Pereira to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor advertising and entertainment pioneer PJ Pereira with its American Heritage Award.
Read MoreHaitian-American Novelist Edwidge Danticat to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor Haitian-American novelist and essayist Edwidge Danticat with its American Heritage Award.
Read MoreRising Border Encounters in 2021: An Overview and Analysis
This Council fact sheet provides an overview and analysis of border encounters and border apprehensions in 2021.
Read MoreA Diverse Sisterhood of Strangers Showed Me How Pluralism Works
Two years ago, I joined a Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom local chapter in Manhattan. The Sisterhood brings together equal numbers of Jewish and Muslim women in intimate chapters of between 10-20 members, all across America. The goal is to build personal bonds, improve knowledge and literacy about the two religions, dispel misconceptions, fight hate, and […]
Read MoreFirsthand Experiences Inside ICE Facilities During the Pandemic Underscore Why Immigration Detention Should be Abolished
This blog is the second in a three-part series examining President Biden’s first 100 days in office from the Immigration Justice Campaign. Many of us will always vividly remember the fear and lack of control that took hold as COVID-19 spread through our communities. While many people and communities took precautions against the virus, individuals […]
Read MoreBiden’s Commitment to Refugees in Question After Flip-Flopping on Admissions Cap
Throughout his presidential campaign and after the election, Joe Biden repeatedly condemned President Trump’s decision to slash the U.S. refugee admissions level to its lowest in history. He promised to raise the number of refugees admitted to 125,000 a year. But on April 16, President Biden instead signed a new refugee determination keeping in place […]
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