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

  • Fact Sheet

Legalization Through 245(i)

August 2, 2021
This fact sheet from the Council provides an overview of how current immigration law allows certain undocumented immigrants to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) without first having to leave...
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Rising Border Encounters in 2021: An Overview and Analysis

June 24, 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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Most Recent Special Reports

  • Special Report

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...
  • Special Report

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

  • Letters

Council Urges Biden Administration to Ensure All Immigrant Visas are Processed

July 21, 2021
The Council led a letter urging the Biden administration to ensure that all immigrant visas are processed up to the numerical limits by September 30, 2021 to avoid the loss of visas and further...
  • Letters

Coalition Letter Expresses Concerns About the Housing of Support Services Within ICE

July 16, 2021
The Council responded to ICE's Request for Information for a National Case Management Program, expressing concern that ICE's management of the program would be a conflict of interest.
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Council Joins Coalition Letter Expressing Concern Over ICE Family Custody Programs

June 21, 2021
The Council joined over 120 organizations in a letter to DHS and ICE calling on the Biden administration to move away from using contractors to hold families in ICE custody, and asks the...

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