Here’s How to Actually Secure the Border In the NewsJuly 14, 2026 Here’s How to Actually Secure the Border In an op-ed for InsideSources, Debu Gandhi outlines what real immigration reform could look like for the country's broken asylum system. Jul 14, 2026 InsideSources Debu Gandhi
Not the time to cement North America’s fate In the NewsMay 26, 2026 Not the time to cement North America’s fate In an op-ed published by El País, Dan Restrepo argues that Mexico, the United States, and Canada would be making a mistake if they extended the USMCA for 16 years. May 26, 2026 El País Dan Restrepo
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
Crisis in the Caribbean: Breaking Down the Trump Administration’s Dangerous Actions in Latin America Past EventDecember 17, 2025 Crisis in the Caribbean: Breaking Down the Trump Administration’s Dangerous Actions in Latin America Leading experts break down the issues behind the Trump administration's actions. Online via Zoom Dec 17, 2025
America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Past EventJune 5, 2025 America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Join us for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 5, 2025
Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Past EventMarch 12, 2025 Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Congress must pick up the leadership mantle amid grave global and domestic uncertainty. Center for American Progress and online Mar 12, 2025
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
Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems ArticleDecember 18, 2024 Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems Smart tariffs are an important part of industrial policy, but Trump’s tariff agenda is ill-conceived, self-defeating, and harmful to workers. Dec 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Mike Williams
2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition ReportNovember 1, 2024 2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition As the 2024 elections usher in new leaders and reshuffle political power, the trajectory of climate ambition is at a crossroads, with the potential to accelerate toward meaningful progress or falter in the face of new obstacles. Nov 1, 2024 Kalina Gibson
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
The Impacts of U.S. Gun Violence in Black, Latino, and Indigenous Communities Town Hall Past EventJune 13, 2024 The Impacts of U.S. Gun Violence in Black, Latino, and Indigenous Communities Town Hall Join the Center for American Progress for a town hall that provides a binational perspective on the gun violence prevention movement, highlighting the efforts of U.S.-based and Mexico-based leaders. Center for American Progress Jun 13, 2024
Amid 2024 Global Elections, Mexico’s Is Most Important for the United States ArticleJune 4, 2024 Amid 2024 Global Elections, Mexico’s Is Most Important for the United States While the defense of democracy in the United States remains the existential task at hand for Americans, we must also help our southern neighbor stand up for democracy to ensure the vibrancy, peace, and prosperity of North America. Jun 4, 2024 Joel Martinez, Robert Benson, Dan Restrepo