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9th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
The conference features discussion on current immigration policy issues by senior officials from U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, immigration law experts, state officials, and immigration advocates.
Relief from Deportation: Demographic Profile of the DREAMers Potentially Eligible under the Deferred Action Policy
Up to 1.8 million unauthorized immigrants brought to the United States as children were potentially eligible for deportation relief under the Obama-created DACA program.
Contested Ground: Immigration in the United States
U.S. policy has fixated on enforcement against unauthorized immigration while neglecting integration of the second generation, where the real long-term challenge lies.
Up for Grabs: The Gains and Prospects of First- and Second-Generation Young Adults
A discussion on the gains that young adult immigrants or the U.S.-born children of immigrants have made in education and employment.
Up for Grabs: The Gains and Prospects of First- and Second-Generation Young Adults
First- and second-generation young adults are one-quarter of 16–26‑year‑olds in the United States,. They have made clear educational gains but experience uneven access to good jobs.
Through the Prism of National Security: Major Immigration Policy and Program Changes in the Decade since 9/11
Since 9/11, U.S. immigration has been reshaped around national security, with the creation of DHS, expanded data sharing, nationality-based screening, and higher enforcement.
U.S. Immigration Policy since 9/11: Understanding the Stalemate over Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Post‑9/11 enforcement expansions, partisan polarization, and complex trade‑offs have stalled comprehensive U.S. immigration reform.
Mexican and Central American Immigrants in the United States
Mexican and Central American immigrants are central to the U.S. labor force yet experience lower educational attainment, higher poverty, and more legal vulnerability.
The Role of Immigration in Fostering Competitiveness in the United States
Immigration strengthens U.S. innovation and competitiveness, but rigid visa caps and small employment-based quotas limit employer selection.
Obstacles and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation: The U.S.-Mexico Case
The U.S.-Mexico case shows regional migration cooperation is possible despite obstacles if interests align, especially on border management and co-development.