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U.S. Meets 2016 Syrian Refugee Admission Goal; Opposition to New Resettlement Mounts
After admitting fewer than 2,000 Syrian refugees in the first seven months of FY 2016, the United States surpassed its goal of 10,000 for the year, reaching 12,391 by late September.
Republican and Democratic Party Platforms Reflect Parallel Universes on Immigration Policy
The 2016 party platforms on immigration diverged sharply, yet a July 2016 poll found more Republicans preferred a path to citizenship than building a border wall or greater deportations.
Supreme Court DAPA Ruling a Blow to Obama Administration, Moves Immigration Back to Political Realm
The June 2016 Supreme Court split decision on United States v. Texas kept DAPA blocked and shifted decisions on relief for unauthorized immigrants to the future.
Controversial EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Faces Possibility of Overhaul
The rapid expansion, fraud scandals, and Regional Center controversy of the EB-5 visa program have made it a bipartisan target for overhaul.
U.S. v. Texas Immigration Case May Be Resolved on Narrow Procedural Grounds; Long-Term Future Shifts to Next Administration
In U.S. v. Texas, a divided Supreme Court is weighing standing and “lawful presence” in ways that may leave DAPA’s fate largely to the next administration.
Syrian Refugees Receive Green Light from U.S. Courts, Mixed Reception from States and Congress
U.S. courts, Congress, and presidential candidates clashed over Syrian refugee resettlement, despite rigorous U.S. security screening and limited terrorism cases.
Increased Central American Migration to the United States May Prove an Enduring Phenomenon
Enduring unauthorized U.S. immigration of children and families from the Northern Triangle has been propelled by factors including violence and drought.
With Little Debate, Congress Enacts Broad Range of Immigration Changes in Spending Bill
Congress used a must‑pass 2016 spending bill to quietly reshape visas, enforcement, and Central America aid, hinting at a new path for U.S. immigration reform.
Recent Court Rulings Block Deferred Action Programs and Raise Questions for Accessing Birthright Citizenship
Court fights over deferred action and birth certificates highlight how legal battles are reshaping executive power and practical access to U.S. citizenship.
Fifty Years On, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act Continues to Reshape the United States
Fifty years after passage, the 1965 immigration law still anchors U.S. policy, driving more diverse inflows, uneven integration, and recurring political battles.
