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Learning from Each Other
Report from Spencer Boyer discusses what the United States and Europe can learn from each other when it comes to integrating immigrant and minority groups into their larger societies.
Transcending the Rio Grande
Recommendations from CAP's Mexico Working Group detail why and how U.S.-Mexico relations should reach beyond the border.Other Immigration Features
June 26, 2009
President Kicks Off Immigration Reform Surrounded by Lawmakers
Immigration reform hit the ground running this week; CAP offers principles that can guide the debate as it moves forward this year.
June 25, 2009
Ask the Expert: The First White House Immigration Meeting
Marshall Fitz discusses what policymakers will discuss in their White House meeting, whether immigration reform can and should happen this year, and how to move the debate forward.
June 25, 2009
Pregúntele a un Experto: La Reunión Sobre Inmigración en la Casa Blanca
¿Qué temas se discutirán en la reunión sobre inmigración en la Casa Blanca? ¿Puede la reforma migratoria convertirse en realidad este año y porqué el Congreso debe tomarla como prioridad? ¿Y qué principios deben guiar la reforma migratoria de aquí en adelante?
June 24, 2009
Principios para la Reforma Inmigratoria
El sistema inmigratorio actual no funciona, pero los siguientes cinco principios pueden guiar la creación de una nueva estrategia que es rigurosa pero equitativa, y que funcione para los trabajadores estadounidenses y la economía.
June 24, 2009
Principles for Immigration Reform
The current immigration system is not working; these five principles can guide the creation of a new strategy that is tough but fair and works for American workers and the economy.
June 4, 2009
We Can’t Afford to Delay Immigration Reform
The launch of a new immigration reform campaign emphasizes that real solutions on the economy, health care, and other key issues will require action on immigration, write Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas.
June 3, 2009
Remarks on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
John Podesta speaks at the Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign, saying, “The time to act is now.”
June 3, 2009
Pregúntele a un Experto: Por Qué Necesitamos la Reforma Migratoria
Vanessa Cárdenas explica por qué la crisis económica es crucial para que el Congreso acelere la aprobación de una reforma migratoria integral.
June 3, 2009
Ask the Expert: Why We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Angela Kelley explains why the economic crisis makes it more crucial than ever for Congress to move quickly to pass comprehensive immigration reform. (Vea en español)
May 29, 2009
The New Integration Crusade
The Obama administration has signaled its intention to begin discussions on comprehensive immigration reform over the coming year; crucial to that debate will be the sister issue of integration.
May 29, 2009
Sotomayor’s Nomination Doesn’t Equal Immigration Reform
Pundits who contend Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court silences advocates for immigration reform are missing the point, write Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 28, 2009
Everyone Benefits from the Integration of Immigrants
Obama’s suggested funding for a new integration program for immigrants should be welcomed, but a national office is needed to coordinate the task, writes Suzi Emmerling.
May 12, 2009
Finding Friends of Immigration Reform in High Places
Statements from the president, department secretaries, and public opinion all show a shifting tide in favor of immigration reform, write Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 11, 2009
Video: The Fight to Help Imprisoned Child Immigrants
Reel Progress interviews "The Least of These" Director Clark Lyda and Women's Refugee Center Director Michelle Brané.
May 5, 2009
Supreme Court Rules that Immigrants Have Rights, Too
An identity theft law inappropriately used to punish immigrants is removed from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement arsenal, writes Henry Fernandez.
May 4, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Are the Culture Wars Coming to an End?
The public, especially young Americans, is showing increasing support for gay marriage and immigration reform, writes Ruy Teixeira.
April 6, 2009
An Immigration Story
A Reel Progress interview with "Sin Nombre" Director Cary Fukunaga, plus a preview of the film.
September 29, 2008
Una Cuestión de Prioridades
La administración de Bush favorece a empleadores abusadores por encima de los trabajadores latinos
September 26, 2008
Blame it on the Immigrants
Michele Malkin and fringe conservatives want to blame the financial crisis on immigrants. David Abromowitz shows the truth behind the flimsy facts.
September 26, 2008
Culpemos a los Inmigrantes
Michele Malkin y los conservadores quieren culpar a los inmigrares de nuestra crisis financiera. ¿Podremos creer esta manipulación?
September 22, 2008
“Sí Se Puede”
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Teresita Perez takes a moment to reflect on the phrase's history and power.
August 20, 2008
Representing America
Henry Cejudo’s wrestling gold medal for the United States is another example of immigrants contributing to American success.
July 16, 2008
America's Immigration Lesson to Europe
Europe's low birthrates pose a serious threat to its economic security, making immigration crucial to its survival.
July 15, 2008
Leadership, Not Scapegoats
"America's Leadership Team" blames immigrants and population growth for environmental woes while ignoring the complex truth about these connections.
July 15, 2008
Liderazgo, No Chivos Expiatorios
June 18, 2008
Protecting Personal Information: Is the Federal Government Doing Enough?
Peter Swire testifies to the Senate Homeland Security Committee on how the government can best protect personal information.
June 11, 2008
Innovation and Immigration
We can spur scientific innovation by revising our green card immigration policy for highly educated foreigners studying in the United States.
May 19, 2008
This Week in Congress 5.19.08 - 5.23.08
May 1, 2008
Conmemorando las Marchas de los Inmigrantes del 1 de Mayo
Los eventos de hoy apoyando los derechos civiles de los inmigrantes reviven el dolor y enojo que los provocó, escribe Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 1, 2008
Commemorating Today’s May 1 Immigrant Marches
Today’s nationwide series of marches in support of immigrants’ civil rights recalls the pain and anger that prompted them in the first place, writes Vanessa Cardenas.
February 28, 2008
A Not So Secure Border Initiative: The Failed Virtual Fence Project
P.J. Crowley details four steps that the United States needs to take to get border security—and homeland security—back on track.
January 28, 2008
The State of Latinos in the Union
A by the numbers look at the disproportionate setbacks that Latinos have faced during the Bush White House’s tenure.
January 24, 2008
New Regulations Fail to Address Security, Privacy
New ID regulations will change driver’s licenses while putting millions of Americans’ personal information at risk.
November 30, 2007
Principles for Immigration Reform
Report outlines six basic tenets that must inform the core architecture of immigration reform in order to build a robust, modern system worthy of our country.
November 9, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Why Playing the Immigration Card Didn’t Work
Conservatives in Virginia tried to play the immigration card to scare voters their way. Here’s why it didn’t work.
October 24, 2007
Unconstitutional Cowboys
Immigration agents are raiding homes and regularly terrorizing law abiding citizens at Bush administration's behest, says Henry Fernandez.
September 26, 2007
Safer Driving, Stronger Security
Gov. Spitzer took a step toward stronger homeland security, safer roads, and more stable families by lifting barriers to driver’s licenses for non citizens.
September 25, 2007
Everyone Has a Dream
The DREAM Act could provide thousands of children of undocumented immigrants with the opportunity to succeed in America.
September 19, 2007
Conozca bien sus fuentes de información: los medios dominantes y los supuestos 'expertos' en inmigración
September 19, 2007
Know Your Sources: The Mainstream Press Keeps Finding Wacky Immigration “Experts”
Truly bizarre and racist “authorities” on immigration keep finding their way into the mainstream press, writes Henry Fernandez.
September 6, 2007
Butts Testimony: Fulfilling America's Promises
CAP's Cassandra Q. Butts testifies to Congress about the need for comprehensive immigration reform from the federal government.
August 16, 2007
Immigrants and Health Care
Meredith L. King rebuts claims that reauthorization of the SCHIP program will grant undocumented immigrants access to public health insurance.
July 18, 2007
Hypocritical Editorial Policies
Henry Fernandez on how The New Haven Register advocates for immigrant rights in its Spanish-language paper and against them in its English-language paper.
July 11, 2007
Inaction Begets Reaction: Stalled Immigration Reform Sparks Problems
After comprehensive immigration reform stalled, local authorities less able to deal with the issue step into the breach, writes Henry Fernandez.
July 10, 2007
Fact Sheet: Immigration Policy and Reproductive Justice
About half of immigrants are women, and 95 percent of them are of childbearing age—a number that adds up to real need for reform.
July 3, 2007
Climate Refugees: Global Warming Will Spur Migration
What's been missing in the recent debate over immigration? Talk of global warming's effects, say CAP's experts.
June 28, 2007
Soccer-Style Diversity: Representing the U.S. in More Ways than One
U.S. soccer team emblematic of the diversity that makes our nation great, write Dan Restrepo, Max Bergmann, and Andrew Tillman.
June 28, 2007
A Vote for the Dysfunctional Status Quo
The Senate has done the nation a disservice by failing to move the immigration reform bill forward, says Cassandra Butts.
June 26, 2007
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