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
Celebrating 10 Years of DACA VideoJun 15, 2022 Celebrating 10 Years of DACA Over the past decade, DACA has delivered lasting protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants pursuing the American dream. Jun 15, 2022 Trinh Q. Truong, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Ala Al Sadi, Daniel Turner, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
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
Why Immigration Relief Matters ArticleFeb 1, 2022 Why Immigration Relief Matters Undocumented immigrants make significant economic contributions and are integral members of communities across the United States; immigration relief is necessary to continue growing the economy and strengthening communities nationwide, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 1, 2022 Trinh Q. Truong
The Demographic and Economic Impacts of DACA Recipients: Fall 2021 Edition ArticleNov 24, 2021 The Demographic and Economic Impacts of DACA Recipients: Fall 2021 Edition Nearly 600,000 DACA recipients live across the United States, raise 300,000 U.S.-citizen children, and pay $9.4 billion in taxes each year. Nov 24, 2021 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Trinh Q. Truong
Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Citizenship in Budget Reconciliation ArticleSep 13, 2021 Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Citizenship in Budget Reconciliation The proposed House budget reconciliation bill would create a pathway to citizenship for 6.9 million Dreamers, those eligible for Temporary Protected Status, and essential workers—including farmworkers—all while boosting U.S. economy. Sep 13, 2021 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Claudia Flores, Philip E. Wolgin
A Pathway to Citizenship and Economic Growth Through Budget Reconciliation ArticleJul 1, 2021 A Pathway to Citizenship and Economic Growth Through Budget Reconciliation A pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants benefits the U.S. economy as a whole—and it can be done through the budget reconciliation process. Jul 1, 2021 Philip E. Wolgin
Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost U.S. Economic Growth ReportJun 14, 2021 Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost U.S. Economic Growth Putting undocumented immigrants on a pathway to citizenship would increase U.S. GDP by up to $1.7 trillion over the next decade, raise wages for all Americans, and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, advancing the country’s economic recovery. Jun 14, 2021 Giovanni Peri, Reem Zaiour
Why DACA Matters ArticleApr 29, 2021 Why DACA Matters DACA continues to be a lifeline for its beneficiaries, their families, and communities across the nation. Apr 29, 2021 Claudia Flores, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
The Pause on Deportations Is the First Step Toward a Fair, Humane, and Workable System and Must Move Forward ArticleJan 27, 2021 The Pause on Deportations Is the First Step Toward a Fair, Humane, and Workable System and Must Move Forward The 100-day moratorium on deportations will allow the Biden administration to uncover the depths of lawlessness of the Trump administration’s immigration regime and start to right the ship. The courts must allow it to move forward. Jan 27, 2021 Philip E. Wolgin
Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines ReportDec 2, 2020 Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines Millions of undocumented immigrants are on the front lines working to keep Americans safe, healthy, and supported during the coronavirus pandemic. Dec 2, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
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