Vice President Kamala Harris and Migration in the Americas: Setting the Record Straight ArticleAugust 5, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and Migration in the Americas: Setting the Record Straight Vice President Kamala Harris has supported bipartisan border security solutions and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to working with regional partners to address the root causes of irregular migration. Aug 5, 2024 Dan Restrepo, Tom Jawetz, Debu Gandhi, 2 More Joel Martinez, Silva Mathema
Recent Anti-Immigrant State Laws Break New Grounds of Illegality ArticleJuly 22, 2024 Recent Anti-Immigrant State Laws Break New Grounds of Illegality Courts must continue to block unconstitutional, overreaching, and dangerous anti-immigrant state laws that intrude into federal authority. Jul 22, 2024 Tom Jawetz
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges ReportApril 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 ArticleFebruary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ReportDecember 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 ReportDecember 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 NewsOctober 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 ArticleOctober 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 NewsOctober 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 TestimonySeptember 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 NewsSeptember 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 ReportSeptember 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 ArticleJuly 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 Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
Data on the Coronavirus Outbreak in Immigration Detention Offer More Questions than Answers ArticleJune 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 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 ArticleApril 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 Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz
Federal Immigration Officials Can Help Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMarch 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 ArticleMarch 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 ArticleFebruary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ArticleSeptember 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 NewsAugust 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 ReportJuly 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 TestimonyJune 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 ReportFebruary 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 TestimonyFebruary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ArticleSeptember 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 ArticleAugust 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 NewsAugust 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 NewsAugust 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 ArticleAugust 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 ArticleJune 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 NewsApril 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 ArticleMarch 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 Svajlenka, Philip E. Wolgin
5 Things the Trump Administration Can Do Right Now to Protect Dreamers and Show Good Faith ArticleFebruary 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
Debunking the Lie that Dreamers Can Wait ArticleJanuary 19, 2018 Debunking the Lie that Dreamers Can Wait Nearly 17,000 DACA recipients have already lost protection, and nearly 1,000 more lose protection each week Congress delays. Jan 19, 2018 Tom Jawetz
Congress Must Pass the Dream Act In the NewsDecember 19, 2017 Congress Must Pass the Dream Act Author Tom Jawetz urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Dream Act by the end of 2017 to ensure that Dreamers can continue to work, study, and thrive without fear of deportation. Dec 19, 2017 The Hill Tom Jawetz
Is Trump Planning to Distract from His Tax Bill by Causing a Government Shutdown? ArticleDecember 6, 2017 Is Trump Planning to Distract from His Tax Bill by Causing a Government Shutdown? Trying to placate his base, which will not be happy with his donor-driven tax bill, Trump appears to be seeking a government shutdown. Dec 6, 2017 Tom Jawetz, Sam Berger, Miguel Rodriguez
Thousands of DACA Recipients Are Already Losing Their Protection From Deportation ArticleNovember 9, 2017 Thousands of DACA Recipients Are Already Losing Their Protection From Deportation Each day until March 5, 2018, 122 young people will lose DACA. Nov 9, 2017 Tom Jawetz, Nicole Svajlenka
The House Has Passed a Bill That Could Create a National Deportation Machine In the NewsSeptember 7, 2017 The House Has Passed a Bill That Could Create a National Deportation Machine Authors Tom Jawetz and Simon Lazarus warn of the dangerous repercussions of the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, a bill pending in the Senate that would perpetuate the abuse endemic already present in the U.S. immigration enforcement system. Sep 7, 2017 The American Prospect Tom Jawetz, Simon Lazarus
DACA Recipients’ Economic and Educational Gains Continue to Grow ArticleAugust 28, 2017 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. Aug 28, 2017 Tom K. Wong, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Adam Luna, 5 More Henry Manning, Adrian Reyna, Patrick O’Shea, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
A New Threat to DACA Could Cost States Billions of Dollars ArticleJuly 21, 2017 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. Jul 21, 2017 Nicole Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, Angie Bautista-Chavez
The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead ArticleMay 23, 2017 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. May 23, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Philip E. Wolgin, Tom Jawetz, 6 More Jamila Taylor, Danyelle Solomon, Frank J. Bewkes, Michela Zonta, Jackie Odum, Harry Stein
The Negative Consequences of Entangling Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement ReportMarch 21, 2017 The Negative Consequences of Entangling Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement Increased involvement of state and local police in federal immigration enforcement carries financial burdens and litigation risks and damages community trust. Mar 21, 2017 Danyelle Solomon, Tom Jawetz, Sanam Malik
Trump’s Deportation Rules Will Make America Unsafe Again In the NewsFebruary 24, 2017 Trump’s Deportation Rules Will Make America Unsafe Again Author Tom Jawetz argues that President Donald Trump's immigration policies will do anything but increase public safety. Feb 24, 2017 Fortune Tom Jawetz
DACA Helps Young People Realize the Promise of the American Dream ArticleDecember 15, 2016 DACA Helps Young People Realize the Promise of the American Dream The sacrifices and hard work of unauthorized immigrant parents have created opportunities that DACA beneficiaries are not taking for granted. Dec 15, 2016 Tom Jawetz
New Study of DACA Beneficiaries Shows Positive Economic and Educational Outcomes ArticleOctober 18, 2016 New Study of DACA Beneficiaries Shows Positive Economic and Educational Outcomes Four years in, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative continues to have a major impact on individuals and families, as well as on the economy. Oct 18, 2016 Tom K. Wong, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Adrian Reyna, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez, Patrick O’Shea, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
Immigration Reform — Not Mass Deportation — Is the Only Viable Choice In the NewsOctober 6, 2016 Immigration Reform — Not Mass Deportation — Is the Only Viable Choice Authors Tom Jawetz and Philip E. Wolgin urge readers to see that when we welcome immigrants into our nation and invest in them, our entire country benefits. Oct 6, 2016 Medium Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
How the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Can End Its Reliance on Private Prisons ArticleSeptember 14, 2016 How the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Can End Its Reliance on Private Prisons The Department of Homeland Security should follow the Bureau of Prison’s lead and take steps to reduce—and ultimately eliminate—its use of private prisons. Sep 14, 2016 Sharita Gruberg, Tom Jawetz
The Opportunity Scholarship for Young Immigrants Is an Opportunity for Welcoming States ArticleJune 8, 2016 The Opportunity Scholarship for Young Immigrants Is an Opportunity for Welcoming States A new scholarship illustrates again that states win when they welcome immigrants and lose when they turn them away. Jun 8, 2016 Tom Jawetz
Everything You Need to Know About United States v. Texas VideoApril 14, 2016 Everything You Need to Know About United States v. Texas The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about federal immigration enforcement policies in United States v. Texas on April 18. Here is everything you need to know about what is at stake. Apr 14, 2016 Lizet Ocampo, Tom Jawetz, Andrew Satter, 1 More Kulsum Ebrahim
On Tax Day, Remember the Contributions of Unauthorized Immigrants In the NewsApril 13, 2016 On Tax Day, Remember the Contributions of Unauthorized Immigrants Tom Jawetz writes that unauthorized immigrants make an enormous contribution to our federal, state and local economies and to our tax rolls. Apr 13, 2016 InsideSources Tom Jawetz
4 Reasons Why States Suing to Stop Immigration Actions Stand to Lose Big ArticleMarch 28, 2016 4 Reasons Why States Suing to Stop Immigration Actions Stand to Lose Big States suing to stop DAPA and expanded DACA stand to lose significant economic growth, increased wages for their residents, and new tax revenue, while threatening to tear apart millions of American families. Mar 28, 2016 Tom Jawetz
Why We Must Protect Central American Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence VideoFebruary 5, 2016 Why We Must Protect Central American Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence Until appropriate procedural safeguards can be put in place, the Obama administration should halt the raids and ensure due process for Central American refugees. Feb 5, 2016 Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin, Andrew Satter, 1 More Kulsum Ebrahim
Addressing the Flow of Central American Mothers and Children Seeking Protection ArticleJanuary 12, 2016 Addressing the Flow of Central American Mothers and Children Seeking Protection Recent raids on Central American children and families raise significant concerns about due process, fairness, and humanity. Jan 12, 2016 Tom Jawetz
DAPA Matters ReportNovember 19, 2015 DAPA Matters DAPA-affected voters—citizen family members of those eligible for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents—will comprise sizable and potentially decisive portions of key and emerging battleground state electorates across the country in 2016 and beyond. Nov 19, 2015 Manuel Pastor, Tom Jawetz, Lizet Ocampo
2016 and 2020 DAPA-Affected Voters and 2012 Margins of Victory, by State InteractiveNovember 19, 2015 2016 and 2020 DAPA-Affected Voters and 2012 Margins of Victory, by State In 2016 and 2020, U.S. citizen family members of those who are eligible for DAPA will make up significant and growing portions of voters in key states across the country. Nov 19, 2015 Manuel Pastor, Tom Jawetz, Lizet Ocampo
America at Its Best ArticleNovember 18, 2015 America at Its Best Welcoming Syrian refugees is a moral and security imperative that can be accomplished safely. Nov 18, 2015 Tom Jawetz, Ken Gude
Turning Our Backs on the 14th Amendment ReportNovember 9, 2015 Turning Our Backs on the 14th Amendment Birthright citizenship—a key right under the 14th Amendment and now a hot-button topic in the immigration debate—is facing repeal efforts that are un-American and unconstitutional. Nov 9, 2015 Tom Jawetz, Sanam Malik