Research & Analysis
The Council shares new data on immigrants’ impact locally and nationwide, while debunking myths in the immigration debate.
Latest Publications
Analysis of Trump’s New Travel Ban
- Employment and Wages
- June 6, 2025
Analysis of the June 4, 2025, proclamation imposing visa and travel restrictions on 19 countries.
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What’s in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill So Far?
- Border Enforcement
- July 1, 2025
Analysis of the immigration and border-related spending recommendations for reconciliation measures approved in the House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Armed Services Committees in FY 2025.
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Power of the Purse: Contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Residents in Texas
- April 17, 2025
New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role the Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) play in Texas’ labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy.
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Mass Deportation
The mass deportation of millions of undocumented individuals would be tremendously expensive and would have a catastrophic impact on our economy—one that would be expansive and impact every American. The…
Cities Index
Immigration is vital to the long-term prosperity of American cities and the U.S. economy. The Cities Index systematically evaluates immigrant integration by measuring local policies and socioeconomic outcomes across the 100 largest cities in the United States. The Index tracks where each city stands in its integration efforts in order to provide insight on how local communities can maximize the potential of their immigrant populations for the well-being of all residents.
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Map the Impact
Map the Impact is an interactive data-map showing the contributions of immigrants across the United States. It includes comprehensive data about immigrants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as metropolitan areas, counties, and congressional districts. With information on immigrant tax contributions, spending power, entrepreneurship, workforce, home ownership, demographics, voting power, and more, Map the Impact shows that immigrants are helping to grow the economy everywhere. Map the Impact also features hundreds of stories and videos featuring local leaders in all corners of the country talking about why immigration matters to them.
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