Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration 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
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
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
Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border ReportOctober 26, 2022 Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border In the face of election-cycle demagoguery on immigration, the Biden-Harris administration is moving forward with a serious, multipronged strategy to address the complex root causes of migration in the region. Oct 26, 2022 Silva Mathema, Zefitret Abera Molla
The ADA at 32: Understanding the Rights of Disabled Asylum-Seekers VideoAugust 25, 2022 The ADA at 32: Understanding the Rights of Disabled Asylum-Seekers Experts discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act while highlighting the important intersection between immigration and disability rights. Aug 25, 2022 Emily DiMatteo, Mia Ives-Rublee, Trinh Q. Truong, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Ala Al Sadi
The Devastating Impact of the Inhumane Family Separation Policy Past EventAugust 19, 2022 The Devastating Impact of the Inhumane Family Separation Policy A Conversation with The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson Aug 19, 2022
The 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Past EventJuly 20, 2022 The 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Improving the U.S. Asylum System for Disabled Noncitizens Jul 20, 2022
The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 ArticleMay 10, 2022 The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Issued as a public health measure, there is no statistical evidence that border expulsions under Title 42 result in a lower COVID-19 case rate in the United States. May 10, 2022 Tom K. Wong, Nicole Svajlenka
Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do ArticleApril 6, 2022 Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do Ending the Title 42 expulsion policy at the border is an important step toward rebuilding the United States’ asylum system. Apr 6, 2022 Zefitret Abera Molla
Putin’s Quagmire: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Strategic Disaster for the Kremlin ArticleMarch 3, 2022 Putin’s Quagmire: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Strategic Disaster for the Kremlin Russia is now engaged in a war it cannot win. No matter how events play out on the battlefield, Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a strategic disaster for Russia. Mar 3, 2022 Max Bergmann
Temporary Protected Status Is Critical To Tackling the Root Causes of Migration in the Americas ReportOctober 28, 2021 Temporary Protected Status Is Critical To Tackling the Root Causes of Migration in the Americas Remittances from immigrants, including TPS holders, are an organic and powerful resource that provide people living in the Central American region direct access to basic needs and even economic stability. Oct 28, 2021 Silva Mathema, Joel Martinez
The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan ArticleAugust 17, 2021 The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan The Biden administration should lead in developing a human rights-centered plan for the forcibly displaced to mitigate further disaster in Afghanistan. Aug 17, 2021 Alexandra Schmitt, Elisa Massimino
4 Ways the U.S. Government Can Strengthen Refugee Resettlement for LGBTQI People ArticleJune 21, 2021 4 Ways the U.S. Government Can Strengthen Refugee Resettlement for LGBTQI People President Joe Biden’s executive actions create a framework for protecting LGBTQI people fleeing persecution, but agencies must act to implement these safeguards. Jun 21, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis ReportMay 26, 2021 Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis Ensuring stability in northern Syria will require international engagement that balances humanitarian concerns with the moral hazard created by Turkey’s occupation. May 26, 2021 Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky
There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States ArticleFebruary 17, 2021 There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States Statistical analysis does not demonstrate a “magnet” effect after Temporary Protected Status designations. Feb 17, 2021 Tom K. Wong, Tom Jawetz, Silva Mathema
A Rights-Centered Paradigm for Protecting the Forcibly Displaced ReportDecember 7, 2020 A Rights-Centered Paradigm for Protecting the Forcibly Displaced The world needs a flexible, inclusive, and rights-centered paradigm to protect people who have been forcibly displaced—and the United States can help build it. Dec 7, 2020 Elisa Massimino, Alexandra Schmitt
Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century ReportOctober 26, 2020 Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century The United States must learn from past experiences—from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks through the Trump administration—to rebuild a resilient refugee resettlement program. Oct 26, 2020 Silva Mathema, Sofia Carratala
Restoring the Rule of Law Through a Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System ReportJuly 22, 2019 Restoring the Rule of Law Through a Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System Policymakers must break free of the false dichotomy of America as either a nation of immigrants or a nation of laws, and advance an immigration system that is fair, humane, and actually works. Jul 22, 2019 Tom Jawetz
Refugees Thrive in America ReportNovember 19, 2018 Refugees Thrive in America By cutting the number of refugees allowed to enter the United States, the Trump administration is undermining the nation’s historic role as a beacon of freedom and ignoring the advancements of many hardworking aspiring Americans. Nov 19, 2018 Silva Mathema
They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries ReportJune 1, 2018 They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries People are still fleeing their home countries in the Northern Triangle and Venezuela in search of a safer place to live away from violence and instability. Jun 1, 2018 Silva Mathema
What Works ReportFebruary 28, 2018 What Works Many U.S. organizations have developed practical and effective ways to boost refugee integration, and these programs are worth preserving. Feb 28, 2018 Silva Mathema
Access to Reproductive Health Care for U.S.-Based Refugees ReportJune 20, 2017 Access to Reproductive Health Care for U.S.-Based Refugees U.S.-based refugees face several threats due to policies proposed by the Trump administration. Not only is their ability to settle free from stigma on the chopping block, but access to comprehensive reproductive health care is also at risk. Jun 20, 2017 Jamila Taylor, Anusha Ravi
The Courts Have Halted Trump’s Bigoted Policies, But the Senate Wants to Confirm All His Judges ArticleJune 12, 2017 The Courts Have Halted Trump’s Bigoted Policies, But the Senate Wants to Confirm All His Judges Federal judges have put the brakes on many of Trump’s dangerous policies, but the president has the potential to appoint more than 100 judges who will rubber-stamp his agenda. Jun 12, 2017 Billy Corriher, Anisha Singh
The Facts on Immigration Today: 2017 Edition ReportApril 20, 2017 The Facts on Immigration Today: 2017 Edition Here’s what you need to know about our foreign-born population and its impact on the economy, current immigration policy, and voting power of new Americans. Apr 20, 2017 the CAP Immigration Team, Michael D. Nicholson