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
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMarch 25, 2024 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. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost U.S. Economic Growth ReportJune 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
Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families ArticleMay 27, 2021 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. May 27, 2021 Silva Mathema, Nicole Svajlenka, Sofia Carratala
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area ArticleSeptember 23, 2019 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. Sep 23, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
A Controversial ICE Program and the Decision Facing Localities This June ArticleMay 16, 2019 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. May 16, 2019 Claudia Flores
Young Voters Have the Power to Support Dreamers This November ArticleOctober 24, 2018 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. Oct 24, 2018 Charlotte Hancock, Christian Smith, Nicole Svajlenka
Amid Court Challenges, Here’s What Will Happen If DACA Ends ArticleAugust 15, 2018 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. Aug 15, 2018 Nicole Svajlenka
Countering the Effects of Trump’s Immigration Policies in Schools ArticleMay 3, 2018 Countering the Effects of Trump’s Immigration Policies in Schools Increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is disrupting learning and stability in schools. May 3, 2018 Caroline Scown
We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions PodcastMarch 7, 2018 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. Mar 7, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
We Cannot Wait Until February 8 PodcastJanuary 25, 2018 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. Jan 25, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, Emily Tisch Sussman, 2 More Anisha Singh, Rachel Rosen
A Shithole Place Called Racism PodcastJanuary 18, 2018 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. Jan 18, 2018 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 PodcastJanuary 16, 2018 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. Jan 16, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
The Year That Was PodcastJanuary 2, 2018 The Year That Was On this episode of Thinking CAP, Michele and Igor break down the year that was 2017. Jan 2, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
BONUS EPISODE: A Bulwark Against Trump in California PodcastOctober 17, 2017 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. Oct 17, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
4 Reasons the SUCCEED Act Comes Up Short ArticleOctober 3, 2017 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. Oct 3, 2017 Philip E. Wolgin
The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act ReportSeptember 18, 2017 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. Sep 18, 2017 Francesc Ortega, Ryan Edwards, Philip E. Wolgin
Underwater Dreams Past EventApril 29, 2014 Underwater Dreams A Reel Progress screening and live Q&A Apr 29, 2014
DREAMing of Economic Growth ArticleOctober 12, 2012 DREAMing of Economic Growth Passing the DREAM Act would lead to a cascade of economic gains for all Americans. Oct 12, 2012 Patrick Oakford
Passing the DREAM Act for Our Economy ArticleOctober 1, 2012 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. Oct 1, 2012 Ann Garcia
Infographic: The 12 States with the Greatest Economic Impact from Passing the DREAM Act ArticleOctober 1, 2012 Infographic: The 12 States with the Greatest Economic Impact from Passing the DREAM Act Passing the federal DREAM Act would significantly improve the economic outlook for states across the nation. Oct 1, 2012 Juan Carlos Guzmán, Raúl C. Jara
Infographic: How the DREAM Act Helps the Economy ArticleOctober 1, 2012 Infographic: How the DREAM Act Helps the Economy Passing the federal DREAM Act would add a total of $329 billion to the American economy by 2030. Oct 1, 2012 Juan Carlos Guzmán, Raúl C. Jara
The State Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act ArticleOctober 1, 2012 The State Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act State-by-state analysis demonstrates how 2.1 million undocumented youth would add $329 billion to our economy and result in 1.4 million new jobs. Oct 1, 2012 Juan Carlos Guzmán, Raúl C. Jara
The Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act ReportSeptember 30, 2012 The Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act Passage of the DREAM Act would improve the American economy and contribute to the economic recovery and our future economic stability. Sep 30, 2012 Juan Carlos Guzmán, Raúl C. Jara
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue 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 IssueNovember 1, 2021 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 IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.