The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges ReportApr 19, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges Legal challenges to new immigration parole processes lack merit and will undermine border management efforts and regional migration solutions if they are successful. Apr 19, 2023 Tom Jawetz
There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States ArticleFeb 17, 2021 There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States Statistical analysis does not demonstrate a “magnet” effect after Temporary Protected Status designations. Feb 17, 2021 Tom K. Wong, Tom Jawetz, Silva Mathema
How Executive Action Can Build a More Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System ArticleJan 11, 2021 How Executive Action Can Build a More Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System The Biden administration can jump-start a series of necessary reforms by issuing a clear and expansive executive order in its first days that condemns the damage caused to the immigration system by the past administration, pauses deportations, and outlines principles to guide policy development over the next four years. Jan 11, 2021 Tom Jawetz
TPS Can Promote Stability and Recovery for Central American Countries Hit by Recent Hurricanes ReportDec 21, 2020 TPS Can Promote Stability and Recovery for Central American Countries Hit by Recent Hurricanes Hurricanes Eta and Iota caused widespread damage to several already fragile Central American countries, leaving them incapable of safely and adequately accepting the return of their own nationals living abroad. Dec 21, 2020 Silva Mathema, Tom Jawetz
Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law ReportDec 17, 2020 Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law Policymakers must ensure that state and federal officials can be held accountable in court when they violate the law and harm those they are supposed to protect. Dec 17, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Tom Jawetz, Stephanie Wylie
The President and Immigration Law: Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System Through Enforcement Discretion and Reform In the NewsOct 14, 2020 The President and Immigration Law: Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System Through Enforcement Discretion and Reform Author Tom Jawetz explains why the United States must pursue significant legislative reforms in order to work toward a fair, humane, and workable immigration system. Oct 14, 2020 Just Security Tom Jawetz
New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients ArticleOct 5, 2020 New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients DACA continues to be a major success, but the Trump administration’s newest attempt to restrict the initiative threatens this progress. Oct 5, 2020 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 4 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Philip E. Wolgin
Amid Changes to the DACA Program and COVID-19, DACA Recipients are Fired Up and Civically Engaged In the NewsOct 2, 2020 Amid Changes to the DACA Program and COVID-19, DACA Recipients are Fired Up and Civically Engaged Tom K. Wong and others write about the results of a 2020 survey of DACA recipients. Oct 2, 2020 United We Dream Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 4 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Philip E. Wolgin
Immigrants as Essential Workers During COVID-19 TestimonySep 28, 2020 Immigrants as Essential Workers During COVID-19 Tom Jawetz, vice president for Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress, testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship on September 23, 2020. Sep 28, 2020 Tom Jawetz
Philanthropy Can’t Support the Common Good When It Supports White Supremacy (Letter to the Editor) In the NewsSep 11, 2020 Philanthropy Can’t Support the Common Good When It Supports White Supremacy (Letter to the Editor) In a letter to the editor, Tom Jawetz and Frank Sharry urge publications not to promote, fund, or sustain organizations committed to white supremacy. Sep 11, 2020 The Chronicle of Philanthropy Tom Jawetz, Frank Sharry
5 Immediate Steps To Rein in DHS in the Wake of Portland ReportSep 2, 2020 5 Immediate Steps To Rein in DHS in the Wake of Portland The recent actions by U.S. Department of Homeland Security personnel on the streets of Portland, Oregon, and across the country raise significant concerns about a department out of control. Sep 2, 2020 Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin, Claudia Flores
The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications ArticleJul 13, 2020 The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications As the Supreme Court’s decision goes into effect, the Trump administration must now allow 300,000 young people to file new applications for DACA, including 55,500 of the youngest DACA-eligible individuals who did not previously have the chance to apply. Jul 13, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
Data on the Coronavirus Outbreak in Immigration Detention Offer More Questions than Answers ArticleJun 16, 2020 Data on the Coronavirus Outbreak in Immigration Detention Offer More Questions than Answers Accurate data are key to understanding the prevalence of COVID-19 in immigration detention facilities, but ICE’s data muddles the full picture. Jun 16, 2020 Tom Jawetz, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities ArticleMay 1, 2020 Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities As COVID-19 spreads exponentially at detention facilities nationwide, ICE’s inadequate response is leaving tens of thousands of detainees and facility staff, as well as broader communities, increasingly vulnerable. May 1, 2020 Sofia Carratala, Tom Jawetz
A Demographic Profile of TPS Holders Providing Essential Services During the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleApr 14, 2020 A Demographic Profile of TPS Holders Providing Essential Services During the Coronavirus Crisis More than 130,000 TPS holders at risk of soon losing work authorization are considered “essential critical infrastructure workers.” Apr 14, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz
Federal Immigration Officials Can Help Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMar 18, 2020 Federal Immigration Officials Can Help Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic While some local law enforcement agencies have responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by diverting people away from prisons and jails and by releasing particularly vulnerable incarcerated individuals, federal immigration officials are continuing to endanger the lives and safety of detained people and undermine public health. Mar 18, 2020 Tom Jawetz, Ed Chung
DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak ArticleMar 10, 2020 DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue a formal statement suspending certain immigration enforcement initiatives to preserve life and safety during the coronavirus outbreak. Mar 10, 2020 Claudia Flores, Sofia Carratala, Tom Jawetz
Bait and Switch: How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Deport Spouses of U.S. Citizens ArticleFeb 18, 2020 Bait and Switch: How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Deport Spouses of U.S. Citizens A federal court in Maryland recently blocked the Trump administration’s use of a program designed to promote legal status for the spouses of U.S. citizens to instead entrap and deport them. Feb 18, 2020 Tom Jawetz
Board of Immigration Appeals Greenlights Deportation of Immigrants Eligible for and Deserving of Relief ArticleJan 28, 2020 Board of Immigration Appeals Greenlights Deportation of Immigrants Eligible for and Deserving of Relief A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals illustrates why a deportation-only approach to immigration enforcement leads to unfair and unjust outcomes. Jan 28, 2020 Tom Jawetz
DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November ArticleSep 19, 2019 DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the fate of DACA, new results show that the initiative remains critical for recipients, their families, and the economy. Sep 19, 2019 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 5 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Philip E. Wolgin
A new Trump administration rule undermines key protections and sanitary standards for migrant children. The move is dangerous and cruel. In the NewsAug 22, 2019 A new Trump administration rule undermines key protections and sanitary standards for migrant children. The move is dangerous and cruel. Tom Jawetz argues that the Trump administration's new rule undermining the Flores agreement would further put migrant children entering the United States in danger by eliminating basic, important safeguards. Aug 22, 2019 Business Insider Tom Jawetz
Restoring the Rule of Law Through a Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System ReportJul 22, 2019 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. Jul 22, 2019 Tom Jawetz
Building a More Dynamic Economy: The Benefits of Immigration TestimonyJun 26, 2019 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. Jun 26, 2019 Tom Jawetz
Language Access Has Life-or-Death Consequences for Migrants ReportFeb 20, 2019 Language Access Has Life-or-Death Consequences for Migrants Following the deaths in Border Patrol custody of two children whose families spoke indigenous languages, it is clear that the agency needs to be far more proactive in providing interpretation and translation services. Feb 20, 2019 Tom Jawetz, Scott Shuchart
Immigration Reform and the Rule of Law TestimonyFeb 15, 2019 Immigration Reform and the Rule of Law Tom Jawetz, vice president for Immigration Policy at American Progress, testified before a field hearing on immigration reform and border security in Philadelphia on February 11, 2019. Feb 15, 2019 Tom Jawetz
What Should and Should Not Be in Any Homeland Security Funding Deal ArticleJan 30, 2019 What Should and Should Not Be in Any Homeland Security Funding Deal Meaningful discussions about the border and U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding cannot come at the expense of immigrant communities and humanitarian protections. Jan 30, 2019 Tom Jawetz, Lia Parada, Philip E. Wolgin
Immigration Priorities in the 116th Congress ArticleJan 8, 2019 Immigration Priorities in the 116th Congress Democratic control of the House of Representatives provides an opportunity for much-needed oversight, passage of legislation to protect vulnerable individuals, and exploration of longer-term solutions. Jan 8, 2019 Tom Jawetz
HHS Plans to Strip Vital Programs of Funding to Hold More Immigrant Children in Custody ArticleSep 28, 2018 HHS Plans to Strip Vital Programs of Funding to Hold More Immigrant Children in Custody The Trump administration is prolonging the custody of an unprecedented number of immigrant children—and taking money from important programs to pay for it. Sep 28, 2018 Leila Schochet, Tom Jawetz
A Win in the Courts Would Harm the 10 States Suing to End DACA ArticleAug 24, 2018 A Win in the Courts Would Harm the 10 States Suing to End DACA The eight state attorneys general and two governors suing to terminate DACA are not considering the negative consequences of their efforts on their respective states. Aug 24, 2018 Laura Muñoz Lopez, Tom Jawetz
Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged In the NewsAug 23, 2018 Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged The authors discuss the results from a survey detailing the experiences of DACA recipients. Aug 23, 2018 United We Dream Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Tom Jawetz, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Patrick O’Shea, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Philip E. Wolgin
Kavanaugh’s Record Shows a Disregard for Immigrants — and the Law In the NewsAug 21, 2018 Kavanaugh’s Record Shows a Disregard for Immigrants — and the Law Author Tom Jawetz details Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh's long record of denying immigrants basic legal rights. Aug 21, 2018 RealClearPolicy Tom Jawetz
Amid Legal and Political Uncertainty, DACA Remains More Important Than Ever ArticleAug 15, 2018 Amid Legal and Political Uncertainty, DACA Remains More Important Than Ever A survey of DACA beneficiaries finds the program has had an outsize effect on participants, their families, and the U.S. economy as a whole—even as recipients face uncertainty about the future. Aug 15, 2018 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Tom Jawetz, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Patrick O’Shea, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Philip E. Wolgin
The 4 Worst Parts of the Securing America’s Future Act ArticleJun 7, 2018 The 4 Worst Parts of the Securing America’s Future Act Rather than protect Dreamers, the Securing America’s Future Act proposes a litany of restrictive, anti-immigrant measures that would radically reshape the face of the nation. Jun 7, 2018 Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
The Sessions Trap on Immigration In the NewsApr 16, 2018 The Sessions Trap on Immigration Author Tom Jawetz explains how Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the current administration are exploiting a number of weakness in the court system to deport undocumented immigrants. Apr 16, 2018 Univision Tom Jawetz
Dreams Deferred: A Look at DACA Renewals and Losses Post-March 5 ArticleMar 2, 2018 Dreams Deferred: A Look at DACA Renewals and Losses Post-March 5 Many Dreamers remain unable to access DACA today, and many DACA recipients still may lose or experience lapses in protection in the months ahead, making them vulnerable to detention and deportation. Mar 2, 2018 Tom Jawetz, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Philip E. Wolgin
5 Things the Trump Administration Can Do Right Now to Protect Dreamers and Show Good Faith ArticleFeb 6, 2018 5 Things the Trump Administration Can Do Right Now to Protect Dreamers and Show Good Faith With the administration's own March 5 deadline fast approaching, here are five actions President Trump can take if he wants to, in his words, "deal with DACA with heart." Feb 6, 2018 Tom Jawetz