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. ReportAug 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 VideoFeb 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 ReportOct 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 VideoAug 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 EventAug 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 EventJul 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 Prchal Svajlenka
Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do ArticleApr 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 ArticleMar 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 ReportOct 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 ArticleAug 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleFeb 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 ReportDec 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 ReportOct 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 ReportJul 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 ReportNov 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 ReportJun 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 ReportFeb 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 ReportJun 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 ArticleJun 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 ReportApr 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
Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly ArticleMar 13, 2017 Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly Besides being morally reprehensible, separating families at the border will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Mar 13, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Jennifer Podkul, Philip E. Wolgin
Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Only Weakens the United States ArticleMar 9, 2017 Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Only Weakens the United States The White House’s foolhardy Muslim ban does nothing to protect us. Mar 9, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
Pausing the Refugee Resettlement Program Will Harm the Most Vulnerable of Arrivals ArticleMar 1, 2017 Pausing the Refugee Resettlement Program Will Harm the Most Vulnerable of Arrivals Stopping the refugee program even temporarily will decimate refugee resettlement and leave vulnerable refugees to languish indefinitely. Mar 1, 2017 Rita Medina, Philip E. Wolgin
Our Courts Matter for the Muslim Community ArticleFeb 13, 2017 Our Courts Matter for the Muslim Community The courts are a critical independent check on this unpredictable and dangerous administration’s attack on the Muslim community. Feb 13, 2017 Anisha Singh, Billy Corriher
The Real Effect of Trump’s Muslim Ban ArticleFeb 9, 2017 The Real Effect of Trump’s Muslim Ban President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban keeps innocent people from traveling to the United States, but does little to make the United States safer. Feb 9, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Attempt to Redefine Religious Liberty ArticleFeb 7, 2017 The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Attempt to Redefine Religious Liberty True religious liberty must be preserved for all Americans and protected from manipulation for political gain. Feb 7, 2017 Claire Markham
Trump’s Muslim Ban Underscores the Need for National Resistance ArticleFeb 3, 2017 Trump’s Muslim Ban Underscores the Need for National Resistance The Trump administration’s Muslim ban is a troubling glimpse into the disastrous policies and poor management that the nation is likely to face over the next four years. Feb 3, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
LGBT Refugees’ Lives Depend on the U.S. Resettlement Program ArticleJan 30, 2017 LGBT Refugees’ Lives Depend on the U.S. Resettlement Program Suspending the refugee resettlement program leaves LGBT people trapped in hostile countries. Jan 30, 2017 Sharita Gruberg
Trump’s Reckless Muslim Ban Makes Americans Less Safe ArticleJan 30, 2017 Trump’s Reckless Muslim Ban Makes Americans Less Safe No Americans have ever been killed in a terrorist attack in the United States by a national from the banned countries. Jan 30, 2017 Ken Gude
Defending an American Tradition, Communities Welcome Syrian Refugees ArticleJan 27, 2017 Defending an American Tradition, Communities Welcome Syrian Refugees Communities in the United States are successfully resettling and integrating thousands of Syrian refugees, even as President Trump plans to ban refugee admissions from Syria. Jan 27, 2017 Silva Mathema
Syrian Immigrants in the United States ReportDec 13, 2016 Syrian Immigrants in the United States Syrian immigrants are thriving members of American society and represent a strong receiving community for new refugees. Dec 13, 2016 David Dyssegaard Kallick, Cyierra Roldan, Silva Mathema
Renewing the United States’ Global Commitment to Refugee Resettlement ArticleSep 19, 2016 Renewing the United States’ Global Commitment to Refugee Resettlement On the eve of the U.N. and Obama administration summits on the global refugee challenge, the United States should redouble its commitment to refugee resettlement. Sep 19, 2016 Philip E. Wolgin
The Harrowing Lives and Traumas of Central American Refugees ArticleSep 13, 2016 The Harrowing Lives and Traumas of Central American Refugees Children and families face extreme violence and poverty in the Northern Triangle of Central America, as evidenced by this round-up of stories reported by the press and nongovernmental organizations. Sep 13, 2016 Sanam Malik
Refugee Integration in the United States ReportJun 16, 2016 Refugee Integration in the United States Over time, refugees who have resettled in the United States integrate well into local economies and their new communities, and a majority of them become citizens. Jun 16, 2016 David Dyssegaard Kallick, Silva Mathema
Is Erdoğan Holding Europe Hostage? ReportMay 24, 2016 Is Erdoğan Holding Europe Hostage? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wants to use Turkey’s migrant deal with the European Union to achieve his goals in Syria and force Europe to accept his authoritarian streak. May 24, 2016 Behlül Özkan
How Overly Broad Religious Exemptions Are Putting Children at Risk of Sexual Abuse ArticleMay 12, 2016 How Overly Broad Religious Exemptions Are Putting Children at Risk of Sexual Abuse Religious exemptions in federal guidelines to address sexual abuse of children undermine their efficacy. May 12, 2016 Sharita Gruberg, Carolyn Davis, Victor Lopez
A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation ReportMay 5, 2016 A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation Over the medium and long term, the United States and its partners must protect asylum seekers from the Northern Triangle and tackle the root causes of violence and structural poverty. May 5, 2016 Dan Restrepo, Silva Mathema
A Short-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation ReportMay 5, 2016 A Short-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation In the short term, the United States must protect Central American asylum seekers. May 5, 2016 Philip E. Wolgin
Turkey at the Heart of the Storm ReportMay 3, 2016 Turkey at the Heart of the Storm While the European Union grapples with a refugee crisis and the United States leads the charge against the Islamic State, only Turkey is on the front lines of both crises. May 3, 2016 E. Fuat Keyman
Learning from the Past and Accepting Refugees ArticleApr 15, 2016 Learning from the Past and Accepting Refugees The United States has faced decisions on whether to shelter refugees throughout its history and faces a similar question today. We must not repeat the mistakes of the past. Apr 15, 2016 Sanam Malik
Food Security and Climate Change: New Frontiers in International Security ReportApr 12, 2016 Food Security and Climate Change: New Frontiers in International Security Food security and climate change are already contributing to human suffering and eroding state structures. The United States should incorporate food and climate analysis fully into foreign and security policy to anticipate the next crisis. Apr 12, 2016 Tom Daschle, Michael Werz
They Are Refugees: An Increasing Number of People Are Fleeing Violence in the Northern Triangle ArticleFeb 24, 2016 They Are Refugees: An Increasing Number of People Are Fleeing Violence in the Northern Triangle The escalating violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala is forcing many citizens—especially mothers and children—to flee to safety. Feb 24, 2016 Silva Mathema
Clear Guidance on Humanitarian Parole Is Needed to Reunite Same-Sex Partners Who Are Unable to Legally Marry ArticleFeb 11, 2016 Clear Guidance on Humanitarian Parole Is Needed to Reunite Same-Sex Partners Who Are Unable to Legally Marry Even with marriage equality, same-sex couples continue to face separation under U.S. immigration laws. Feb 11, 2016 Sharita Gruberg
Why We Must Protect Central American Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence VideoFeb 5, 2016 Why We Must Protect Central American Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence Until appropriate procedural safeguards can be put in place, the Obama administration should halt the raids and ensure due process for Central American refugees. Feb 5, 2016 Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin, Andrew Satter, 1 More Kulsum Ebrahim