Unauthorized Immigration/Irregular Migration
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A Program in Flux: New Priorities and Implementation Challenges for 287(g)
The 287(g) program faces criticism for poor oversight and racial profiling. A 2009 Obama administration memo refocused it on serious offenders but accountability gaps persist.
Mexico: A Crucial Crossroads
The recession cut remittances to Mexico by 15.7 percent in 2009 and sharply slowed northward migration, leaving the bilateral migration reform agenda unresolved.
DHS Assistant Secretary John Morton discusses his vision for ICE
Launch of the MPI Speakers Series - Leadership Visions - Moderated by Doris Meissner, Senior Fellow and Director, U.S. Immigration Policy Program, MPI.
Immigration and the United States: Recession Affects Flows, Prospects for Reform
The U.S. recession reshaped immigration flows and dimmed prospects for reform, even as the Obama administration revamped enforcement and legal immigration systems.
Protection through Integration: The Mexican Government's Efforts to Aid Migrants in the United States
Mexico increasingly seeks to protect its migrants in the United States through consular services, programs, and closer ties to communities abroad.
Illegal Immigration's Effects on the U.S. Economy and Policy
Paper release with Gordon Hanson, University of California, San Diego Economics Professor; Jeanne Butterfield, National Immigration Forum Senior Advisor; Marc Rosenblum, MPI Senior Policy Analyst; and Michael Fix, MPI Senior Vice President and Director of Studies.
The Economics and Policy of Illegal Immigration in the United States
The net economic impact of illegal immigration is close to zero, evidence shows. Converting unauthorized flows to legal ones delivers stronger gains than enforcement alone.
Immigration Enforcement in the United States
In 2008, U.S. immigration apprehensions fell to their lowest level since 1975, yet detentions reached a record high.
Pay to Go: Countries Offer Cash to Immigrants Willing to Pack Their Bags
Pay-to-go programs in Japan, Spain, and the Czech Republic attracted fewer participants than planned in 2009.