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Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost U.S. Economic Growth
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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.
Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families
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Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families
Reinstating the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act or eliminating the three- and 10-year entry bars, or making both changes, would allow many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status.
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area
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![Immigrants and supporters rally in support of DACA on September 5, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Getty/David McNew)]()
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area
Locally, DACA recipients and their families play an important role in metro economies across the country.
A Controversial ICE Program and the Decision Facing Localities This June
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A Controversial ICE Program and the Decision Facing Localities This June
In the weeks ahead, local jurisdictions that currently collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws must make a choice: protect their immigrant residents or remain complicit in President Trump’s deportation agenda.
Young Voters Have the Power to Support Dreamers This November
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![Immigrants and supporters gather for a rally to oppose President Trump's order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Las Vegas, March 2018. (Getty/Ethan Miller)]()
Young Voters Have the Power to Support Dreamers This November
In states across the country, young voters have the opportunity to represent Dreamers at the polls.
Amid Court Challenges, Here’s What Will Happen If DACA Ends
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Amid Court Challenges, Here’s What Will Happen If DACA Ends
A nationwide injunction could spell the end of the DACA program that protects young immigrants.
Countering the Effects of Trump’s Immigration Policies in Schools
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Countering the Effects of Trump’s Immigration Policies in Schools
Increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is disrupting learning and stability in schools.
We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions
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We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions
Michele and Igor chat with Sacramento, California, Mayor Darrell Steinberg about protecting California's sanctuary state laws in the face of the Justice Department lawsuit.
We Cannot Wait Until February 8
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We Cannot Wait Until February 8
This week, Michele is joined by Emily Tisch Sussman and a panel of women who discuss protest movements across the country.
A Shithole Place Called Racism
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A Shithole Place Called Racism
This week Michele and Igor chat with two CAP colleagues and discuss the history and context behind the United States' racist immigration policies and Donald Trump's discriminatory behavior.
BONUS EPISODE: Work Hard, Graduate College, Become an MD, Be Deported
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BONUS EPISODE: Work Hard, Graduate College, Become an MD, Be Deported
In this bonus episode, Michele and Igor sit down with two DACA recipients whose medical careers will be in jeopardy unless Congress acts.
The Year That Was
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The Year That Was
On this episode of Thinking CAP, Michele and Igor break down the year that was 2017.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
Climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health
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Strengthening Health
We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.