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2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo Article
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2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo

The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship.

Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost U.S. Economic Growth Report
 (A candidate for U.S. citizenship holds a U.S. flag during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens in Newark, New Jersey, February 2017.)

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.

Giovanni Peri, Reem Zaiour

Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families Article
A woman hugs her daughter after taking an oath to become a U.S. citizen at a naturalization ceremony in Salt Lake City, April 2019. (Getty/George Frey)

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.

Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Sofia Carratala

A Controversial ICE Program and the Decision Facing Localities This June Article
A man is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Los Angeles, October 2015. (Getty/John Moore)

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.

Claudia Flores

Young Voters Have the Power to Support Dreamers This November Article
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.

Charlotte Hancock, Christian Smith, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka

We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions Podcast
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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.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

We Cannot Wait Until February 8 Podcast
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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.

Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, Emily Tisch Sussman, 2 More Anisha Singh, Rachel Rosen

A Shithole Place Called Racism Podcast
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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.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 3 More Philip E. Wolgin, Rejane Frederick, Rachel Rosen

BONUS EPISODE: Work Hard, Graduate College, Become an MD, Be Deported Podcast
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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.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

The Year That Was Podcast

The Year That Was

On this episode of Thinking CAP, Michele and Igor break down the year that was 2017.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

BONUS EPISODE: A Bulwark Against Trump in California Podcast

BONUS EPISODE: A Bulwark Against Trump in California

This week, Michele and Igor sit down with California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León to discuss how California is fighting back against the current administration.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

4 Reasons the SUCCEED Act Comes Up Short Article
A mother embraces her son outside of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Miramar, Florida, May 19, 2017. (AP/Lynne Sladky)

4 Reasons the SUCCEED Act Comes Up Short

The new SUCCEED Act, which aims to provide permanent protection for some Dreamers, is a flawed bill that falls short of the Dream Act.

Philip E. Wolgin

The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act Report

The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act

Passing the Dream Act and putting young unauthorized immigrants on a pathway to citizenship would bring substantial benefits for the U.S. economy.

Francesc Ortega, Ryan Edwards, Philip E. Wolgin

Underwater Dreams Past Event

Underwater Dreams

A Reel Progress screening and live Q&A

DREAMing of Economic Growth Article
Yadira Garcia, left, of the Arizona Dream Act Coalition, holds up a sign in protest as she joins young immigrants as they sit in the waiting area of Gov. Jan Brewer's (R-AZ) office on Thursday, August 16, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP/Ross D. Franklin)

DREAMing of Economic Growth

Passing the DREAM Act would lead to a cascade of economic gains for all Americans.

Patrick Oakford

Passing the DREAM Act for Our Economy Article
Los miembros del grupo manifestación Casa de Maryland enfrente de la Casa Blanca en apoyo del anuncio del presidente Obama de que el gobierno de EE.UU. deje de deportar y empieze a conceder permisos de trabajo a los jóvenes inmigrantes indocumentados que llegaron a Estados Unidos cuando eran niños. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

Passing the DREAM Act for Our Economy

Passing the DREAM Act is the right thing to do morally and especially in terms of the current and future economy.

Ann Garcia

Keeping the DREAM Alive Article
Undocumented college student Jorge Herrera, 18, center, of Carson,  California, rallies with students and DREAM Act supporters in Los Angeles on December 18, 2010. (AP/Jason Redmond)

Keeping the DREAM Alive

States are working to make college possible for undocumented students, write Philip E. Wolgin and Maya Edelstein. Now the federal government needs to step up and do its part.

Philip E. Wolgin, Maya Edelstein

The DREAM Act by the Numbers Article
Supporters of the DREAM Act participate in a candlelight procession and vigil in downtown Los Angeles. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)

The DREAM Act by the Numbers

The DREAM Act helps a discrete group of high-achieving youths get right with the law and become full-fledged Americans.

Marshall Fitz, Ann Garcia

Myth vs. Fact: The DREAM Act Report
Eric Balderas, 19, is photographed in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA on June. 11, 2010. Balderas, a Harvard biology major who has been in America since he was 4, was detained when flying back to school after visiting his mother. The DREAM Act would provide kids who lack immigration status through no fault of their own an opportunity to earn citizenship by going to college or serving the country through military service. (AP/Josh Reynolds)

Myth vs. Fact: The DREAM Act

Marshall Fitz runs through common arguments against the DREAM Act and shows how they come up short.

Marshall Fitz

Can’t Kill This DREAM Article
Thomas Lucero, un estudiante del condado norte de San Diego, participa en una vigila en apoyo del DREAM Act el 29 de noviembre, 2010, en Carlsbad, CA. La movilización en apoyo del DREAM Act ha alcanzado un punto crítico después de casi una década de activismo sobre el tema. (AP/Lenny Ignelzi)

Can’t Kill This DREAM

A vast network of youth are mobilizing for passage of the DREAM Act, a bill that would create a path to citizenship for undocumented young people, write Eduardo Garcia and Marshall Fitz.

Eduardo Garcia, Marshall Fitz

Principles for Immigration Reform Report

Principles for Immigration Reform

Marshall Fitz and Angela Kelley provide guidelines for fixing our broken immigration system.

Marshall Fitz, Angela Maria Kelley

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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice

Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice

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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

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Building an Economy for All

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