The Facts on Immigration Today
Issue Brief
Everything you need to know about our foreign-born population, their impact on the economy, current immigration policy, and the voting power of new Americans.
Executive Action on Immigration Will Help Children and Families
Immigration enforcement harms families and children. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security immigration directives will help alleviate these burdens through a shift to more family-friendly immigration policies.
What Would It Cost to Deport All 5 Million Beneficiaries of Executive Action on Immigration?
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Attempting to deport all 5 million people who would benefit from the president’s November 20, 2014, directives on immigration would cost more than $50 billion.
The Changing Face of America’s Electorate
Issue Brief
Changing electoral demographics will have noticeable effects on the 2016 elections. In 2016, to win the presidency—as well as many U.S. Senate races—both parties will need to secure substantial support from voters of color.
5 Facts You Need to Know About Legal Challenges to Executive Action on Immigration
Recent lawsuits that challenge executive action on immigration are unlikely to proceed. They miss the legal rationale for the action and ignore the large economic benefits it could bring.
Removing Barriers to Higher Education for Undocumented Students
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Undocumented students must navigate a labyrinth of policies from federal, state, and postsecondary institutions to earn a college degree. Policymakers can help ensure that undocumented young people and the economy prosper by removing these barriers.
The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Deferred Action
The president’s announced executive actions on immigration will bring big economic benefits to the nation, raising wages for all workers, creating jobs, increasing tax revenue, growing gross domestic product, and reducing the deficit.
5 Facts to Know About President Obama’s Immigration Announcement
Using his legal authority, President Obama brings temporary relief to millions of immigrants through executive action. The president’s move is a first step but not a permanent solution.
How DACA Has Improved the Lives of Undocumented Young People
Issue Brief
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has had an enormous effect on the lives of hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people and their families, but more needs to be done.
Enforcement Overdrive Has Overloaded the Immigration Courts
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Over the past two decades, the United States has put immigration and border enforcement into overdrive, while not allocating adequate resources to the immigration court system. This mismatch leads to long backlogs and delays.
The Economic Benefits of Closing Educational Achievement Gaps
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Closing the educational achievement gaps of children of color would strengthen our economy and our nation.
