United States
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
52375000
Immigrant Population
15.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
3187000
Emigrant Population
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ICE Arrests and Deportations from the U.S. Interior
Learn how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement works within the U.S. interior, identifying people for arrest, detention, and removal.
Arrestos y deportaciones de ICE desde el interior de Estados Unidos
Esta guía explicativa tiene respuestas a preguntas comunes sobre la función del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de EE. UU., en la identificación de personas para arresto, detención, y deportación.
Stories of Climate Change and Migration to the U.S.-Mexico Border
When climate disasters strike communities across the Americas, do they drive people to migrate — or do they set in motion a chain of events that ultimately does?
With “Shock and Awe,” the Second Trump Term Opens with a Bid to Strongly Reshape Immigration
The Trump administration's second term opened with an unprecedented sweep of executive actions focused on mass deportations and border shutdowns, although hurdles await.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States
Chinese immigrants ranked third largest among all U.S. foreign-born groups as of 2023; they tend to be highly educated; California and New York are key U.S. destinations.
Jimmy Carter and Immigration: A Wide-Ranging Legacy That Remains Relevant Today
The passing of the nation’s 39th president has sparked numerous assessments of the Carter presidency, yet few have focused on the wide-ranging legacy that Jimmy Carter left in the immigration realm. The Carter presidency illustrates the long history of authorities that remain in use today, including parole and creation of lawful pathways to admit people in orderly ways, and the persistent roots of issues such as spontaneous migration from the Caribbean.
The Biden Legacy on Immigration: A Complex Picture
What was the Biden record on border management, legal immigration, refugee resettlement, and other immigration aspects? Speakers assessed the Biden legacy and discussed MPI's analysis of the administration’s actions on immigration.
Emerging and Established Efforts by States to Expand Language Access
Colorado, Michigan, and New York officials discussed how states’ language access efforts have evolved and innovative approaches to reduce linguistic barriers for more than 25 million U.S. residents who have limited proficiency in English.
Biden’s Mixed Immigration Legacy: Border Challenges Overshadowed Modernization Advances
The Biden presidency combined historic highs in legal admissions and naturalizations with record border arrivals, overwhelmed agencies, and political damage.
Language Access in Colorado State Agencies: Existing Efforts and Opportunities for Expansion
Colorado state agencies offer uneven language access. Creation of a statewide policy and cross-agency coordination would improve the provision of information and services to Limited English Proficient residents.
