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The Top 5 Reasons Why S.B. 1070—and Laws Like It—Cause Economic Harm

David Hudson explains why upholding even part of Arizona’s S.B. 1070 will harm our economy.

By David Hudson | Monday, June 25, 2012

The Top 5 Reasons Why S.B. 1070 Damages America

Alex Lach explains why S.B. 1070 hurts our public safety, institutes racial profiling, and divides our nation.

By Alex Lach | Monday, June 25, 2012

Infographic: Remember Who Voted for the DREAM Act!

An infographic by Progress 2050 shows who voted for the DREAM Act in 2010 in the House and the Senate.

By Progress 2050 | Tuesday, June 19, 2012

6 Things You Need to Know About Deferred Action and DREAM Act Students

The Center for American Progress’s Immigration Team explains the implications of President Obama’s announcement to suspend deportation and grant work authorization to eligible immigrant youth.

By The Center for American Progress Immigration Team | Friday, June 15, 2012

Triumphs and Challenges on the 30th Anniversary of Plyler v. Doe

book_alt2 icon Report Marshall Fitz, Philip E. Wolgin, and Ann Garcia discuss the challenges to the landmark Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe and explain why society is better off with it in place.

By Marshall Fitz, Philip E. Wolgin, and Ann Garcia | Thursday, June 14, 2012

Infographic: Top 10 States with High Concentrations of Potential Voters

Philip E. Wolgin looks at the top 10 states with the highest number of eligible but unregistered Latino voters, which could have an effect on a number of key states in the 2012 election.

By Philip E. Wolgin | Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Interactive Map: The Untapped Electoral Power of Latinos and Citizens-in-Waiting

cursor icon Interactive Philip E. Wolgin identifies which crucial states in this year's election have the highest concentration of eligible but unregistered Latino voters.

By Philip E. Wolgin | Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Top 10 Things You Should Know About New Mexico’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics

Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley examine how New Mexico’s growing communities of color and immigrants are impacting the state’s economy and electorate in advance of the June 5 primary.

By Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley | Monday, June 4, 2012

The Top 10 Things You Should Know About California’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics

Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley examine how California’s growing communities of color and immigrants are impacting the state’s economy and electorate in advance of the June 5 primary.

By Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley | Monday, June 4, 2012

Separating Fact from Fiction About the Child Tax Credit

Sarah Jane Glynn and Marshall Fitz argue that attacks against the child tax credit are yet another example of how compassionate conservatism is dead.

By Marshall Fitz and Sarah Jane Glynn | Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sen. Rubio Sympathizes with, then Attacks, Blameless Children

Marshall Fitz explains why Sen. Rubio’s bill, meant to restrict eligibility for the additional child tax credit, is hypocritical.

By Marshall Fitz | Friday, May 18, 2012

The Top 10 Ways the House Version of the Violence Against Women Act Neglects Domestic Violence Victims

Ann Garcia, Crosby Burns, and Lindsay Rosenthal show how the House Republican iteration of this act moves backward on combating domestic violence.

By Ann Garcia, Crosby Burns, and Lindsay Rosenthal | Friday, May 18, 2012

Sen. Rubio’s Immigration Proposal Under Inspection

Marshall Fitz and Philip Wolgin explain what to look for when Sen. Marco Rubio’s bill is introduced.

By Marshall Fitz and Philip E. Wolgin | Monday, May 7, 2012

The Fight to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

Norma Espinosa explains why Congress should reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with protections for vulnerable groups such as immigrant women.

By Norma Espinosa | Thursday, May 3, 2012

Mexican Migration Is Down—Now What?

A new report says fewer Mexicans are coming to the United States, but we’re still left with a large number of undocumented immigrants we need to integrate, writes Dan Wagener.

By Daniel Wagener | Tuesday, April 24, 2012