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States Assert New Activist Immigration Role in Altered Political Landscape
The 2010 U.S. elections spurred more than 20 states to pursue efforts modeled after Arizona’s SB 1070 and a coordinated push to challenge birthright citizenship.
Inmigrantes Centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos
En 2009, inmigrantes centroamericanos lideraron en participación laboral, pero casi la mitad carecía de diploma de secundaria y solo el 30.2 por ciento se había naturalizado.
Central American Immigrants in the United States in 2009
In 2009, Central American immigrants in the United States outpaced the overall foreign born in labor force participation, yet nearly half lacked a high school diplomas.
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.
DREAM Act Passes in the House during Lame-Duck Session, But Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
The U.S. House passed the DREAM Act in December 2010, but MPI estimated just 755,000 of 1.9 million eligible youth would be likely to gain lawful permanent residence.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
In 2009, 38.5 million immigrants made up 12.5 percent of the U.S. population, with Mexican-born immigrants accounting for 29.8 percent of all foreign born.
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.
