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Senate Blocks Passage of DREAM Act by Five Votes
The U.S. Senate narrowly blocked the DREAM Act on December 18, 2010, ending any chance of enactment before the 111th Congress closed.
The Arizona Effect: When National Governments Fail, Others React
Arizona's SB 1070, signed in April 2010 amid federal inaction on immigration reform, inspired 23 states to pursue their own immigration enforcement laws.
Evidence from the Great Recession Is In: Migration Flows Dropped, Unemployment Among Certain Immigrants Rose
Mexico's emigration rate fell from 10.1 to 4.9 per 1,000 between 2007 and 2010, amid the recession and increased unemployment.
Natural Disasters in Haiti and Pakistan Highlight Diaspora Response
Two 2010 disasters revealed a diaspora contrast: Haiti formally welcomed its diaspora into rebuilding, while Pakistan's diaspora was still organizing its response.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2010
The Migration Information Source recounts the major trends of the year in this annual review.
Crackdown on Illegal Migration Makes Greece Main Entry Point to Europe
By October 2010, Greece accounted for 90 percent of illegal EU border crossings, prompting the first ever deployment of specialized Frontex border guards.
Not Just the Highly Skilled - Only the Best and Brightest, Please
Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Australia all moved to raise the bar on skilled migration, prioritizing quality over quantity even as labor demand persisted.
Europe, Wary of Immigration and Immigrants, Reaches an Inflection Point
In 2010, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany all signaled a shift away from openness, with anti-immigrant parties gaining ground.
When All Else Fails, Leave: Emigration from Europe's New Destinations on the Rise
Ireland recorded the European Union's highest net emigration rate in 2009, with 34,500 net departures in the year ending April 2010.
Remittances Rebound After Recession
Global remittances were projected to rebound to $325 billion in 2010, after a drop in 2009.