U.S. Immigration Reform

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Prospects for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Immigrating from Facts to Values: Political Rhetoric in the U.S. Immigration Debate

Effective immigration messaging relies on shared values and everyday language, more than facts. Authentic, tailored messages reach more voters than a single argument.

Memo to President Obama Regarding Immigration Policy

A balanced immigration agenda should secure borders, restore legality through earned legal status, and modernize legal immigration channels, a U.S. advocate argues.

The Politics of Immigration, and the (Limited) Case for New Optimism: Perspectives from a Political Pollster

Post-2008 openings for U.S. immigration reform are real but narrow; anti-reform intensity that polls miss still makes comprehensive reform politically difficult, a leading pollster argues.

The Next Generation of E-Verify: Getting Employment Verification Right

A redesigned E-Verify employment verification system should boost accuracy and coverage while protecting workers’ rights and limiting burdens on U.S. employers.

6th Annual Immigration Law & Policy Conference

This conference offered law and policy analysis and discussion on cutting-edge immigration issues. Speakers included Senate Immigration Subcommittee Chairman Charles Schumer and Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Morton.

Harnessing the Advantages of Immigration for a 21st-Century Economy: A Standing Commission on Labor Markets, Economic Competitiveness, and Migration

A permanent expert commission using evidence to flexibly guide U.S. employment-based immigration levels would strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness.