Unauthorized Immigration/Irregular Migration
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Texas Once Again Tests the Boundaries of State Authority in Immigration Enforcement
Texas's unilateral border enforcement measures, such as border wall construction and state and local arrests of unauthorized immigrants, are facing significant legal challenges.
Intersecting Crises: Pandemic and Hurricanes Add to Political Instability Driving Migration from Honduras
Corruption, back-to-back hurricanes, and pandemic-era economic collapse have converged to drive record migration from Honduras.
Lessons from Europe: The U.S. opportunity to rethink the links between development assistance and migration
As the United States embarks on a new strategy to address the root causes of migration and displacement from Central America, there is much that it can learn from Europe's experience in linking up migration and development aid. This commentary examines the experience of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), drawing five key lessons directly applicable to the situation in Central America.
Slowing U.S. Population Growth Could Prompt New Pressure for Immigration Reform
The 2020 decennial Census revealed near-record-low U.S. population growth, driven by declining immigration and birth rates. Will this drive immigration policy change?
Mexico’s Search for Disappeared Migrants Has Evolved, but Challenges Remain
Tens of thousands of cases of migrant disappearances remain unresolved in Mexico, leaving families without justice or support.
EU Strategy on Voluntary Return and Reintegration: Switching perspectives?
In April 2021, the European Commission took a step toward the creation of a common EU return system, releasing its first Strategy on Voluntary Return and Reintegration. This MPI Europe event examines origin- and destination-country policy priorities surrounding return, opportunities for cooperation, and possible next steps in policy development.
EU Strategy on Voluntary Return and Reintegration: Crafting a Road Map to Better Cooperation with Migrants’ Countries of Origin
The European Union’s 2021 voluntary return strategy must deepen cooperation with origin countries to make assisted departures and reintegration more effective and sustainable.
Rethinking the U.S. Legal Immigration System: A Policy Road Map
Last updated in 1990, the U.S. legal immigration system needs deep reforms so employment and family pathways better match today’s economic and demographic realities.
Border Challenges Dominate, But Biden’s First 100 Days Mark Notable Under-the-Radar Immigration Accomplishments
President Joe Biden's first 100 days brought sweeping immigration changes. But a record surge of border arrivals exposed significant gaps between promises and policy capacity.
Building Effective Migration Management Capacity in Mexico and Central America
This report release event examines migration management in Mexico and Central America, and the growing government attention to migration functions, enhanced immigration enforcement, increased investments in asylum systems and existing protection frameworks, as well as labor migration policies. The discussion explores strategies that regional and U.S. governments, as well as civil society, can employ to better manage migration, as governments in the region are being confronted with rapidly changing migration trends.
