The Real Roots of the Border Crisis
The United States has to first understand what's driving migration in the Americas in order to manage it in a cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic way.
Restoring the Rule of Law Through a Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System
Policymakers must break free of the false dichotomy of America as either a nation of immigrants or a nation of laws, and advance an immigration system that is fair, humane, and actually works.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Clear a Path for Trump Administration To Strip Protections From Hundreds of Thousands of DACA Recipients
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area
Resources on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
5 Revelations From Children in Border Patrol Facilities
Court documents reveal that children endure abysmal conditions in Border Patrol facilities.
Building a More Dynamic Economy: The Benefits of Immigration
Tom Jawetz, vice president for Immigration Policy at American Progress, testified before a hearing on the benefits of immigration at the U.S. House of Representatives on June 26, 2019.
The Anti-Immigrant Extremists in Charge of the U.S. Immigration System
Top positions in the Department of Homeland Security have been filled by anti-immigrant extremists, many of whom have ties to hate groups, which has led to the normalization of anti-immigrant policies and the spread of dehumanizing rhetoric about immigrants in mainstream media.
Getting Migration in the Americas Right
The United States must reject the politics of cruelty and chart a new course on migration policy that is cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic.
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: State-by-State Fact Sheets
These state fact sheets provide estimates on the demographics and economic contributions of immigrants eligible for protection under H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act.
CAP Ideas 2019: Beyond the Border With New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference about the effects of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on border states such as New Mexico.
A Controversial ICE Program and the Decision Facing Localities This June
In the weeks ahead, local jurisdictions that currently collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws must make a choice: protect their immigrant residents or remain complicit in President Trump’s deportation agenda.
Trump’s Border Wall Is an Expensive, Ineffective Application of Eminent Domain
The Trump administration’s proposed border wall is not only expensive, ineffective, and bad for the environment; it is also a misuse of eminent domain law and an affront to private property rights.
Cities and Counties Stand to Benefit From the American Dream and Promise Act
Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients are part of the fabric of communities across the United States.
Building Meaningful Civil Rights and Liberties Oversight at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties needs new authorities and higher expectations to oversee the Trump administration’s abuses in immigration and domestic security.
The Dream and Promise Act Could Put 2.1 Million Dreamers on Pathway to Citizenship
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 includes provisions that protect Dreamers and other immigrants who have long-standing ties to the United States.
Resources on H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act
The Center for American Progress’ top resources, data, and economic benefits analyses on Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries are captured here.
Protecting Dreamers and TPS Holders: An Urgent Situation for America’s Classrooms
Educators share how the uncertainty surrounding Dreamers and long-time residents, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, is affecting their students.
TPS Workers Are Rebuilding States Devastated by Natural Disasters
Temporary Protected Status is closely linked to the efforts to rebuild states affected by natural disasters, as shown by the large numbers of TPS holders who work in construction occupations.