DACA Boosts Recipients’ Well-Being and Economic Contributions: 2022 Survey Results ArticleApr 27, 2023 DACA Boosts Recipients’ Well-Being and Economic Contributions: 2022 Survey Results The eighth annual survey of DACA recipients shows, yet again, DACA recipients’ many contributions to their communities and the U.S. economy more broadly while highlighting the need for a pathway to citizenship. Apr 27, 2023 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Debu Gandhi, Trinh Q. Truong, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 ArticleMay 10, 2022 The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Issued as a public health measure, there is no statistical evidence that border expulsions under Title 42 result in a lower COVID-19 case rate in the United States. May 10, 2022 Tom K. Wong, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
2021 Survey of DACA Recipients Underscores the Importance of a Pathway to Citizenship ArticleFeb 3, 2022 2021 Survey of DACA Recipients Underscores the Importance of a Pathway to Citizenship The seventh annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s myriad benefits—as well as why policymakers must create a pathway to citizenship for recipients. Feb 3, 2022 Tom K. Wong, Claudia Flores, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, 2 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Testimony of Tom K. Wong Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety In the NewsMay 12, 2021 Testimony of Tom K. Wong Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety CAP senior fellow Tom K. Wong testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety about the need to provide millions of immigrant essential workers with a pathway to U.S. citizenship. May 12, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Tom K. Wong
There’s no migrant ‘surge’ at the U.S. southern border. Here’s the data. In the NewsMar 23, 2021 There’s no migrant ‘surge’ at the U.S. southern border. Here’s the data. Authors Tom K. Wong, Gabriel De Roche, and Jesus Rojas Venzor dispel myths about what’s happening at the U.S. southern border. Mar 23, 2021 The Washington Post Tom K. Wong, Gabriel De Roche, Jesus Rojas Venzor
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
Nepali TPS Holders Make Significant Contributions to America ReportOct 19, 2020 Nepali TPS Holders Make Significant Contributions to America A new survey illustrates the importance of TPS in the lives of Nepali immigrants—and the role TPS plays in enabling them to contribute to the country’s economy and society. Oct 19, 2020 Tom K. Wong, Anna Coleman, Pabitra Khati Benjamin, 2 More Aakriti Khanal, Silva Mathema
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
LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections ArticleOct 17, 2019 LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections A new survey shows that LGBTQ DACA recipients fear the consequences of losing the program’s protections. Oct 17, 2019 Sharita Gruberg, Laura E. Durso, Tom K. Wong
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
Did a 2015 Flores Court Ruling Increase the Number of Families Arriving at the Southwest Border? ArticleOct 16, 2018 Did a 2015 Flores Court Ruling Increase the Number of Families Arriving at the Southwest Border? Analysis of border apprehension numbers does not provide any evidence that the 2015 Flores court ruling increased the number of families arriving at the border. Oct 16, 2018 Tom K. Wong