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Federal Judge Blocks Termination of Title 42: What You Need to Know
Just three days before Title 42 was set to end on May 23, a federal judge in Louisiana blocked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from ending the controversial policy. With the court order in place, Title 42 is unlikely to be lifted for months, possibly years. As a result, the border remains […]
Read MoreOversight of Immigration Detention: An Overview
This fact sheet describes the organizational structure of immigration detention oversight, the standards by which detention centers are governed, where to file complaints regarding ICE detention, and information on inspections of ICE detention centers and detention contracts.
Read MoreLocal Communities Take the Lead in Welcoming All
Local communities across the country have long experienced the positive effects of growing immigrant and refugee communities. As a result, many local governments, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits have been thinking proactively about how to create an environment that sends a message of inclusion and social cohesion, maximizes the contributions of all residents, and gives […]
Read MoreLabor Market Series
This year’s Labor Market Series will explore a variety of issues at the intersection of the U.S. economy and immigration.
Read MoreU.S. Census: A Closer Look at the Fastest Growing Minority Group in the United States
Data from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau show that there are approximately 20.7 million Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States—comprising 6.2 % of the U.S. population—that make up the fastest growing minority group in the United States. In the last decade, the U.S. Asian population grew by 35.5 %, reaching almost 20 million […]
Read MoreBiden Administration Creates New Parole Program for Ukrainians
The Biden administration announced a special parole program for Ukrainians that began April 25. The Uniting for Ukraine program is a first step toward the administration’s commitment to welcoming up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of the country, which began in February. The program is a streamlined process for Ukrainian citizens to request permission […]
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Needs to Change Course on Green Cards Before It’s Too Late
The Biden administration failed to issue many of the immigrant visas—more commonly known as green cards—that were allotted last year for immigrants who have been sponsored by a U.S. employer or family member. Statistics released by the State Department indicate that 66,781 visas for employment-based immigrants and 141,430 visas for family-based immigrants went unused in […]
Read MoreImmigrants Punch Above Their Weight as Taxpayers
As Tax Day approaches, it’s a good time to bring the significant tax contributions of immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—into the spotlight. These contributions are indispensable to the health and success of America’s public services and programs. Immigrant households paid $492.4 billion in total taxes in 2019 alone, based on analysis of data from the American Community […]
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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 […]
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