The Trump Administration’s Hostility to Legal Immigration Harms America’s Global Leadership in Innovation ReportNovember 13, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Hostility to Legal Immigration Harms America’s Global Leadership in Innovation By targeting legal immigration, the United States is signaling to the best and brightest talent around the world that they are unwelcome, harming U.S. leadership in innovation that has strengthened the economy for all Americans. Nov 13, 2025 Ben Greenho, Silva Mathema, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, 1 More Debu Gandhi
The Path Forward: Ideas Worth Fighting For FeatureOctober 3, 2025 The Path Forward: Ideas Worth Fighting For The ideas in the Path Forward series present a roadmap for policymakers who want to offer a compelling alternative to populist authoritarianism by addressing people’s problems with bold ideas. Oct 3, 2025
Congressional Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Creates an Unaccountable Slush Fund for the Trump Administration’s Deportation Force ReportSeptember 19, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Creates an Unaccountable Slush Fund for the Trump Administration’s Deportation Force The OBBBA pumps $75 billion into ICE with no guardrails, supercharging the Trump administration’s massive, indiscriminate deportation agenda that is operating without accountability and threatening local communities and economies. Sep 19, 2025 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Ben Greenho, Silva Mathema
Fixing the Immigration System to Strengthen the United States Past EventSeptember 10, 2025 Fixing the Immigration System to Strengthen the United States Join CAP for a timely conversation with Reps. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden on solutions to actually fix our immigration system and strengthen border security. Center for American Progress (1333 H St. NW Washington DC 20005) & Online Sep 10, 2025
Masked and Unidentifiable: The Risks of Federal Law Enforcement Operating Without Identification ReportAugust 28, 2025 Masked and Unidentifiable: The Risks of Federal Law Enforcement Operating Without Identification Since taking office, the Trump administration has undermined public safety and law enforcement accountability by supporting the dangerous practice of obscuring the identity of ICE and other federal officers. Aug 28, 2025 Allie Preston
CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Affecting Head Start Eligibility Criteria ArticleAugust 14, 2025 CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Affecting Head Start Eligibility Criteria The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Health and Human Services Department opposing the agency’s unprecedented notice requiring Head Start programs to verify citizenship status in order for families to qualify for services. Aug 14, 2025 Hailey Gibbs, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
10th Annual DACA Survey: 2024 Findings Reveal What’s at Stake for Recipients and the United States ReportAugust 4, 2025 10th Annual DACA Survey: 2024 Findings Reveal What’s at Stake for Recipients and the United States The 10th annual DACA survey illustrates the positive contributions that DACA recipients have made to America and reveals the significant, widespread disruptions that would result from ending DACA, highlighting more than ever the need for congressional action to provide pathways to citizenship for recipients. Aug 4, 2025 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Ben Greenho, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
How Democrats Can Win on Immigration In the NewsJuly 27, 2025 How Democrats Can Win on Immigration CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden outlines a winning strategy for immigration reform in The Wall Street Journal. Jul 27, 2025 The Wall Street Journal Neera Tanden
Hoja informativa: Un marco de inmigración que garantizará el orden en la frontera, mantendrá seguros a los estadounidenses, aumentará el crecimiento económico y nos fortalecerá Hoja informativaJuly 6, 2025 Hoja informativa: Un marco de inmigración que garantizará el orden en la frontera, mantendrá seguros a los estadounidenses, aumentará el crecimiento económico y nos fortalecerá Estas reformas ofrecen una estrategia ordenada y eficaz que protege a las comunidades estadounidenses y defiende los valores de la nación, a la vez que satisface las necesidades económicas del país. Jul 6, 2025 Neera Tanden, Debu Gandhi
A New Immigration System To Safeguard America’s Security, Expand Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger ReportJuly 6, 2025 A New Immigration System To Safeguard America’s Security, Expand Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger America needs a new immigration system that protects our security, grows the economy, reflects our values, and benefits all Americans. Jul 6, 2025 Neera Tanden, Debu Gandhi
Fact Sheet: An Immigration Framework That Would Ensure Order at the Border, Keep Americans Safe, Increase Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger Fact SheetJuly 6, 2025 Fact Sheet: An Immigration Framework That Would Ensure Order at the Border, Keep Americans Safe, Increase Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger These reforms offer an orderly and effective approach that protects American communities and upholds American values while meeting the nation’s economic needs. Jul 6, 2025 Neera Tanden, Debu Gandhi
10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ArticleJuly 3, 2025 10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Congressional Republicans’ radical budget and tax bill includes several less-known provisions that will increase costs, fuel the Trump administration’s overreach, and waste taxpayer dollars. Jul 3, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Andrea Ducas, Natasha Murphy, 9 More Kierra B. Jones, Andrés Argüello, Lily Roberts, Kyle Ross, Michael Sozan, Silva Mathema, Sara Partridge, Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Corey Husak
Point: America’s Law-and-Order Problem Is Donald Trump In the NewsJune 13, 2025 Point: America’s Law-and-Order Problem Is Donald Trump In an op-ed published by Inside Sources, Damian Murphy argues that President Donald Trump's deployment of federal forces against protestors mirrors the actions of authoritarian regimes around the world. Jun 13, 2025 Inside Sources Damian Murphy
Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions ArticleJune 9, 2025 Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions The deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is dangerous, unnecessary, and an abuse of power that puts communities and servicemembers at risk. Jun 9, 2025 Neera Tanden, Ben Olinsky, Damian Murphy, 1 More Debu Gandhi
What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions ArticleMay 12, 2025 What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case challenging the nationwide injunctions that stopped President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from going into effect. May 12, 2025 Hayley Durudogan, Devon Ombres
DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk ArticleApril 28, 2025 DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk Under the Trump administration, Americans’ private Social Security data could be stolen, distorted, or even actively used against them. Apr 28, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
5 Facts About the Labor Market Experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women ArticleApril 7, 2025 5 Facts About the Labor Market Experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women Analysis from the Center for American Progress and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum finds that AANHPI women, who are often immigrants, have a broad range of intersecting identities that make their labor market experiences unique. Breaking down these aggregates helps break down racial stereotypes too. Apr 7, 2025 Mimla Wardak, Sydelle Barreto, Natalie Baker, 1 More Sara Estep
Mexico’s Lawsuit To Hold U.S. Gun Manufacturers Accountable Will Affect Public Safety in Both Countries ArticleFebruary 28, 2025 Mexico’s Lawsuit To Hold U.S. Gun Manufacturers Accountable Will Affect Public Safety in Both Countries The Supreme Court’s decision in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos will either hold U.S. gun manufacturers accountable for fueling gun violence in Mexico or empower an unchecked firearm industry to break the law without consequence. Feb 28, 2025 Nick Wilson
Counterpoint: The Carnage Has Begun In the NewsFebruary 27, 2025 Counterpoint: The Carnage Has Begun In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Ben Olinsky looks ahead to Trump's upcoming congressional address and argues that the change Trump promised is not the sort he’s delivering. Feb 27, 2025 InsideSources Ben Olinsky
Trump’s Rash Immigration Actions Place Cruelty and Spectacle Above Security ReportFebruary 27, 2025 Trump’s Rash Immigration Actions Place Cruelty and Spectacle Above Security Rather than adopting commonsense measures to fix the United States’ badly broken immigration system to benefit all Americans, President Trump’s indiscriminate immigration actions follow a pattern of cruelty, ripping apart families and communities and jeopardizing Americans’ security. Feb 27, 2025 Debu Gandhi, Ben Greenho, Nick Wilson
The Senate Must Fix the Laken Riley Act Before Voting on It ArticleJanuary 15, 2025 The Senate Must Fix the Laken Riley Act Before Voting on It As drafted, the Laken Riley Act violates due process and risks setting a problematic precedent that could upend the enforcement of federal laws. Jan 15, 2025 Patrick Gaspard
Regaining America’s Trust on Immigration In the NewsNovember 20, 2024 Regaining America’s Trust on Immigration In a new article published in Democracy Journal, Debu Gandhi discusses how progressives should modify their messaging on immigration in the wake of this year’s general election. Nov 20, 2024 Democracy Journal Debu Gandhi
To Fix the Affordable Housing Shortage, Policymakers Should Support Smarter Housing Policies Instead of Using Immigration to Evade Responsibility ArticleOctober 24, 2024 To Fix the Affordable Housing Shortage, Policymakers Should Support Smarter Housing Policies Instead of Using Immigration to Evade Responsibility Avoiding the real issues causing higher housing costs distracts from constructive solutions to solve America’s housing shortage. Oct 24, 2024 Ben Greenho
CAP Analysis Shows That Expanded Legal Pathways To Enter the U.S. Reduce Irregular Migration ArticleAugust 7, 2024 CAP Analysis Shows That Expanded Legal Pathways To Enter the U.S. Reduce Irregular Migration The CHNV parole processes discourage prospective migrants from seeking entry into the United States between official ports of entry, thereby reducing irregular migration. Aug 7, 2024 Tom K. Wong
Vice President Kamala Harris and Migration in the Americas: Setting the Record Straight ArticleAugust 5, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and Migration in the Americas: Setting the Record Straight Vice President Kamala Harris has supported bipartisan border security solutions and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to working with regional partners to address the root causes of irregular migration. Aug 5, 2024 Dan Restrepo, Tom Jawetz, Debu Gandhi, 2 More Joel Martinez, Silva Mathema
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
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab ReportMay 15, 2024 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab The rogue 5th Circuit Court has helped undermine the separation of powers, established precedent, and principled legal reasoning to accomplish right-wing policy goals; the Supreme Court continuing to follow suit would strip power away from elected representatives and American voters. May 15, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
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
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMarch 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
To Resolve the Humanitarian and Administrative Border Crisis, the U.S. Must Fix the Broken Asylum System, Help Stabilize the Western Hemisphere, and Provide Robust, Orderly Migration Pathways ArticleFebruary 5, 2024 To Resolve the Humanitarian and Administrative Border Crisis, the U.S. Must Fix the Broken Asylum System, Help Stabilize the Western Hemisphere, and Provide Robust, Orderly Migration Pathways The just-released Senate border deal is a sincere, bipartisan attempt to create much needed order at the U.S.-Mexico border; release pressure on the broken asylum system, resource agencies, and communities; and provide other targeted solutions across the immigration system. However, to achieve and sustain order at the border, Congress must more boldly address what drives migration in the region and must create accessible lawful pathways that are an alternative to asylum. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Debu Gandhi, Dan Restrepo
DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare ArticleJanuary 25, 2024 DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare DACA recipients collectively earn nearly $27.9 billion and contribute nearly $2.1 billion to Social Security and Medicare each year, making the economy and their communities stronger. Jan 25, 2024 Trinh Q. Truong, Silva Mathema
Despite Barriers, DACA Entrepreneurs Contribute To Their Communities ReportJanuary 25, 2024 Despite Barriers, DACA Entrepreneurs Contribute To Their Communities DACA has empowered its recipients to pursue entrepreneurship and continue helping their families, their communities, and the U.S. economy in the face of significant barriers. Jan 25, 2024 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong
Migration Won’t Be Solved at the US-Mexico Border In the NewsDecember 19, 2023 Migration Won’t Be Solved at the US-Mexico Border Dan Restrepo writes in The Messenger about how American policymakers should address challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border. Dec 19, 2023 The Messenger Dan Restrepo
Honoring Lorella Praeli, 2023 Progressive Champion ArticleOctober 24, 2023 Honoring Lorella Praeli, 2023 Progressive Champion Lorella Praeli is the co-president of Community Change and Community Change Action and the first recipient of the John D. Podesta Progressive Champion Award. Oct 24, 2023
Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration ArticleOctober 5, 2023 Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration Tom Jawetz and researchers from Texas A&M and the University of Virginia argue that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations may decrease some of the push factors that are causing Venezuelans and others to come to the United States. Oct 5, 2023 CNN Ben Helms, David Leblang, Tom Jawetz
Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSeptember 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSeptember 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Practical Solutions To Assist Cities and States Receiving Asylum-Seekers Across the U.S. ReportAugust 9, 2023 Practical Solutions To Assist Cities and States Receiving Asylum-Seekers Across the U.S. The uncoordinated busing and relocation of migrants and asylum-seekers poses various challenges to receiving cities and states across the country; but practical solutions at the local, state, and federal levels can turn these challenges into opportunities. Aug 9, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla
Florida’s new anti-immigrant law could be disastrous for the economy In the NewsJuly 25, 2023 Florida’s new anti-immigrant law could be disastrous for the economy Laura Rodriguez writes about why Florida’s new anti-immigrant law could be disastrous for the economy. Jul 25, 2023 La Opinión Laura Rodriguez
La nueva ley antiinmigrante de Florida podría ser desastrosa para la economía En las noticiasJuly 25, 2023 La nueva ley antiinmigrante de Florida podría ser desastrosa para la economía La nueva ley antiinmigrante de Florida podría ser desastrosa para la economía, escribe Laura Rodriguez. Jul 25, 2023 La Opinión Laura Rodriguez
Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System ReportMay 25, 2023 Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System The lack of adequate interpretation and translation services for asylum-seekers who are not proficient in English impedes their ability to navigate the complex immigration system. May 25, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla
With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake ArticleMay 10, 2023 With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake As the Title 42 order comes to an end, America can humanely and effectively meet the challenge of rising numbers at the border. May 10, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Debu Gandhi, Dan Restrepo
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart Fact SheetMay 10, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s strategic use of its lawful parole authority to enhance migration management. May 10, 2023 Tom Jawetz
DACA Boosts Recipients’ Well-Being and Economic Contributions: 2022 Survey Results ArticleApril 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 Svajlenka
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges ReportApril 19, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges Legal challenges to new immigration parole processes lack merit and will undermine border management efforts and regional migration solutions if they are successful. Apr 19, 2023 Tom Jawetz
Why We Must Protect U.S. Immigration Programs Across the Board VideoFebruary 28, 2023 Why We Must Protect U.S. Immigration Programs Across the Board Ayuong, a former refugee from Sudan who now attends dental school in the United States, shares what it means to be a refugee. Feb 28, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla, Ala Al Sadi, Madalyn Reagan, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Black History Month: A Time To Celebrate All Black People, Including Black Immigrants VideoFebruary 23, 2023 Black History Month: A Time To Celebrate All Black People, Including Black Immigrants The stories and experiences of Black immigrants are part of the American story and should be celebrated during Black History Month. Feb 23, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla, Grace Oyenubi, Nicole Svajlenka, 2 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo
The Opioid Epidemic Demands Public Health Solutions, Not False Claims About Immigration ArticleOctober 31, 2022 The Opioid Epidemic Demands Public Health Solutions, Not False Claims About Immigration The opioid epidemic is a public health issue that cannot be credibly linked to immigration or asylum-seekers. Oct 31, 2022 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi