Hasan Minhaj’s Rules for Jokes in the Trump Era
This week, Michele and Igor chat with Hasan Minhaj—senior correspondent for “The Daily Show”—who released his first Netflix special, “Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King,” in May.
How 287(g) Agreements Harm Public Safety
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More Work Needed to Sustain Progress on DACA Renewals
What’s at Stake
287(g) Agreements Harm Individuals, Families, and Communities, but They Aren’t Always Permanent
Dreams Deferred: A Look at DACA Renewals and Losses Post-March 5
The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act
Passing the Dream Act and putting young unauthorized immigrants on a pathway to citizenship would bring substantial benefits for the U.S. economy.
The Real Story Behind the Dream Act
Michele and Igor sit down with Angela Maria Kelley, former senior adviser for immigration policy in the Obama White House, to get an inside look into the fight thus far for Dreamers.
BONUS EPISODE: My Fate Is in Your Hands, Mr. Trump
This week, Igor speaks with Juan Escalante, a DREAMer and DACA recipient at risk of losing his status if President Trump decides to rescind the program.
DACA Recipients’ Economic and Educational Gains Continue to Grow
According to the largest study to date, DACA recipients continue to play a critical role in the American economy, gaining higher wages, buying cars and houses, and starting businesses, benefiting the entire nation.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Harming American Children
Immigration policies that target the parents of U.S. citizens have profound consequences for children’s development, and for the economy.
A New Threat to DACA Could Cost States Billions of Dollars
A new threat to DACA could cost the federal government $460.3 billion in lost GDP over the next decade and individual states billions of dollars in lost GDP annually.
Taking Giant Leaps Forward
DACA beneficiaries who did not complete high school or college are returning to higher education and vocational programs thanks to their legal status—and experiencing giant leaps forward in their social inclusion, job mobility, and financial security as a result.
Access to Reproductive Health Care for U.S.-Based Refugees
U.S.-based refugees face several threats due to policies proposed by the Trump administration. Not only is their ability to settle free from stigma on the chopping block, but access to comprehensive reproductive health care is also at risk.
The Courts Have Halted Trump’s Bigoted Policies, But the Senate Wants to Confirm All His Judges
Federal judges have put the brakes on many of Trump’s dangerous policies, but the president has the potential to appoint more than 100 judges who will rubber-stamp his agenda.
Alternatives to Detention and the For-Profit Immigration System
The Department of Homeland Security’s supervision and monitoring programs are often an extension of a punitive immigration system that puts corporate profits over migrants’ lives.
How the Trump Budget Threatens the American People
President Trump’s budget cuts translate into direct harms for Americans across the country.
The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead
The Trump budget would undermine enforcement of civil rights protections and access to justice while funding a policy of mass deportation.
With S.B. 4, Texas Ignores the Lessons of Previous Anti-Immigrant Legislation
In passing S.B. 4, Texas is endangering public safety and community inclusion while setting itself up for economic hardship.
Immigrant Workers Are Important to Filling Growing Occupations
The foreign born make up a sizable share of workers in 10 of the occupations expected to add the most jobs over the next decade.