Center for Immigration Studies
WHO TV: The Insiders: November 26th Edition, Immigration, Border Security, and Unemployment
Much like health care reform, immigration reform has not happened yet for the Republicans who currently control Congress and the White House. Various groups are pushing various ideas on the best ways to change how and when we allow people to move into our country and how and when we… Read More
The Gazette: Supporters of immigrant kids mount frantic push
With prospects dimming for a deal this year to prevent young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation, sympathetic groups plan to push hard the next few weeks to force the issue back to the top of Washington’s agenda. Activists see their December bid as their last, best… Read More
Pastor: U.S. Economy Needs Low-Skilled Immigrants, Too
The Missouri Bootheel, in the far southeastern corner of Missouri, is not known for its immigrants, who account for just 1.3 percent of the population. But Sunday mass at St. Cecilia’s Parish in Kennett is full of foreign-born worshippers. Of the 250 families who attend the church, roughly two-thirds are… Read More
Immigrants are ‘Our Colleagues, Our Employees’ Says Advocate
Maria Teresa Borden, a journalist-turned-communications professional, was born in the United States, but she has an intimate understanding of the reasons people leave their native countries to start new lives. Her parents were refugees who fled Cuba after the revolution. And in Texas, where she lived from the age of… Read More
Israeli Immigrant Offers Middle East Flavor and Philanthropy to Iowa City
When Naftaly Stramer became a U.S. citizen in 2001, the judge presiding over the ceremony had inspiring words for the diverse group of new Americans: “You are becoming American citizens and you are pledging allegiance to the United States, but don’t forget the heritage that you came from. You are… Read More
Dreamers Play Vital Role in Texas Economy
Sergio Ramos was born in Texas and has lived in southeast Texas for more than 60 years. The only sign he is an immigrant is his lingering Spanish accent. As soon as he started studying English in the border town of Harlingen at age 13 — his father went back… Read More
NBC News: How an Oklahoma city is using data to make immigrants feel at home
A new program under way in Tulsa aims to support immigrants and make the transition to living in the United States easier. The New Tulsans Initiative is a project designed to learn best ways to welcome and integrate immigrants through local government and nonprofit programs. The Oklahoma city… Read More
Welcoming Immigrants to Georgia Affirms Basic Values, Reverend Says
To the Reverend James T. Said, rector of Saint Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Augusta, Georgia, and a member of the local Progressive Religious Coalition (PRC), advocating for immigration reform is deeply tied to his religion. “The Progressive Religious Coalition believes we should affirm the values of love, justice,… Read More
After Fleeing Pinochet, Family Endures the Long Wait of U.S. Policy
Though born in Connecticut, successful entrepreneur and videographer Max Moraga has experienced xenophobia and the consequences of U.S. immigration policy firsthand. As a child, the first-generation Chilean-American was targeted for his Hispanic heritage. He was walking past the supermarket in his largely white, rural Connecticut town one day, when a… Read More
The Detroit News: Column: Immigrants are key to reviving working class
Compelling new research documents how immigrants are undeniably part of the solution to start reversing the job loss and wage stagnation impacting Michigan’s working-class. Released by the New American Economy, a coalition of mayors and corporate CEOs led by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and the Great… Read More
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