Research and Analysis

Research and Analysis

The Council is a national leader in challenging the myths and misinformation that too often dominate the political and public debate around immigration.

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Policies Affecting Asylum Seekers at the Border

This fact sheet explains the complicated interplay and application of protection and border processing policies.

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How the United States Immigration System Works

U.S. immigration law is very complex. Here's basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.

Most Recent Fact Sheets

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Rising Border Encounters in 2021: An Overview and Analysis

May 13, 2021
This Council fact sheet provides an overview and analysis of border encounters and border apprehensions in 2021.
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A Guide to Title 42 Expulsions at the Border

March 29, 2021
The United States has long guaranteed the right to seek asylum to individuals who arrive at our southern border and ask for protection. But since March 20, 2020, that fundamental right has been...
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The Dream Act: An Overview

March 16, 2021
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most recent version of the Dream Act and similar legislative proposals.

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Most Recent Special Reports

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Tracking the Biden Agenda on Immigration Enforcement

May 20, 2021
This report analyzes the Biden administration's 100 days progress in reforming immigration enforcement and recommendations for how to best move forward.
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Tracking the Biden Agenda on Legal Immigration in the First 100 Days

April 29, 2021
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...
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The Legacy of Racism within the U.S. Border Patrol

February 10, 2021
This report presents a historical overview of how U.S. Border Patrol has been steeped in institutional racism and has committed violent acts with near impunity since its founding nearly 100 years ago...

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Most Recent Advocacy

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Council Urges DHS to Establish a Functioning System of Discretionary Review from ICE Detention

March 25, 2021
The Council and AILA sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the need for a functioning system of discretionary release within U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE).
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Coalition Letter Urges Biden Administration to End Migrant Protection Protocols

May 18, 2021
The Council urged the Biden administration to improve MPP wind down processing and toy move ahead with a second phase to include all individuals subjected to MPP.
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Request to Repeal EOIR Rule Imposing Immigration Fee Increases

May 21, 2021

The American Immigration Council and over 150 organizations supporting people in proceedings before the Immigration Courts or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) sent a letter to the Executive...

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