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Summary of Executive Order “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements”
The provisions in the order pose serious concerns for the protection and due process rights of those currently residing in the United States, communities along the U.S-Mexico border, and vulnerable populations seeking protection in the country.
Read MoreCrain’s Cleveland Business: Personal View: New data show economic impact of immigrants
New American Economy, an immigration reform advocacy organization, last week launched “Map the Impact” — a campaign to highlight the vital economic contributions of immigrants in communities across the country. Global Cleveland has joined this time of action to help promote the new research on the contributions of immigrants in the Cleveland metro area and […]
Read MoreCleveland.com: Cleveland immigrants pay taxes, start businesses, create jobs, New American Economy says
Immigrants comprise just about 5 percent of Greater Cleveland’s population, but are far more likely than their native-born neighbors to be entrepreneurs, and to work in professional, scientific, technical, healthcare, and manufacturing. A just-released Map the Impact study says that the region’s 113,252 immigrants also paid $1.2 billion in state and local taxes, own 33,493 […]
Read MoreImmigration Enforcement in Schools, Churches, and Courts: What the Government Can (and Can’t) Do
Following the release of President Trump’s immigration enforcement executive orders and implementation memos, and the recent arrest of a transgender domestic violence victim at a courthouse in El Paso, Texas, there has been widespread confusion about where immigration enforcement can and cannot take place. Questions and concerns stem from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) […]
Read MoreCrow River Media: New data shows economic impact of immigrants in Minnesota
Minnesota business leaders on Tuesday showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in Minnesota and highlighted the critical need for immigration reform. Spearheaded by New American Economy and the Minnesota Business Immigration Coalition, the report marks the launch of Map the Impact, a campaign to highlight the power of immigrants in communities across the […]
Read MoreIowa State Daily: Letter: The state of Iowa needs responsible, pro-growth immigration reform
Iowa knows better than perhaps any other state in the union the tendency of politicians to talk about one of the most pressing issues — immigration — just once every four years. Then the issue fades away, with little meaningful action taken, until the next election. In the meantime, our outdated immigration system hampers our […]
Read MoreWNCN TV (NC): “RTP leaders call for immigration reform”
To do that, local leaders are showing off new research on the contributions immigrants have in the Triangle. Leaders said global talent promotes many of the businesses in RTP. Research found that in the 2nd congressional district nearly 9 percent of the area’s population are foreign-born residents. The numbers also show immigrants held $1.6 billion […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Case on Shooting of Sergio Hernandez by U.S. Border Patrol Agent
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—the federal agency which includes the Border Patrol—are rarely held accountable for their actions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of Sergio Hernandez, a 15-year-old boy shot dead in 2010 in Mexico by a Border Patrol agent who fired on him from the U.S. side […]
Read MoreProvo Daily Herald: “In wake of federal crackdown on immigration, Utah leaders advocate for immigration reform”
In the wake of some controversial immigration orders by the Donald Trump administration, Utah politicians and business leaders gathered Tuesday to advocate for immigration reform. President Trump’s actions have included enacting a temporary travel ban from seven countries. The Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly signed memos making any […]
Read MoreDuPage Policy Journal: “Report shows economic impact of immigrants in Illinois’ District 6”
New American Economy, a New York-based group that advocates for immigration reform, released a report Tuesday detailing the impact immigrants have on the economy, job creation and filling the skills gap nationwide and within Illinois’ District 6. The data include details of how District 6 has benefited from the growing immigrant population. The report also […]
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