Randy Capps
Randy Capps was Director of Research for U.S. Programs at MPI. His areas of expertise include immigration trends, the unauthorized immigrant population, immigrants in the U.S. labor force, the children of immigrants and their well-being, and immigrant health-care and public benefits access and use.
Prior to joining MPI, Dr. Capps was a researcher in the Immigration Studies Program at the Urban Institute (1993-96, and 2000-08).
He received his PhD in sociology and his master of public affairs degree from the University of Texas.
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Health Insurance Coverage of Immigrants and Latinos in the Kansas City Metro Area
Latinos and immigrants in the Kansas City metro area were two to four times more likely to be uninsured than the general population, this analysis of 2014–16 census data shows.
From Control to Crisis: Changing Trends and Policies Reshaping U.S.-Mexico Border Enforcement
Punitive enforcement-only measures failed to stem record flows of Central American families at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2019, underscoring the need for a new approach.
Immigrant Families and Child Welfare Systems: Emerging Needs and Promising Policies
Growing immigrant family numbers and tougher enforcement strain child welfare. This report identifies key policy gaps and promising agency approaches to better serve families.
Executive Power Showdown: Congress and White House Quarrel over Immigration Spending
A standoff over immigration spending in 2019 pit Congress against the White House, reshaping the boundaries of executive enforcement authority.
Sustainable Reintegration: Strategies to Support Migrants Returning to Mexico and Central America
Mexico and Central American countries expanded reintegration services for returning migrants after 2015, but limitations in coverage, resources, and coordination persist.
Gauging the Impact of DHS’ Proposed Public-Charge Rule on U.S. Immigration
The proposed 2018 public-charge rule would put 69 percent of recent green-card recipients at risk of denial and shift legal immigration away from Latin America and toward Europe, MPI estimates.
A Profile of Houston’s Diverse Immigrant Population in a Rapidly Changing Policy Landscape
Houston's 1.6 million immigrants as of 2016 faced compounding uncertainty as enforcement expands and humanitarian protections narrow.
Revving Up the Deportation Machinery: Enforcement under Trump and the Pushback
Interior immigration arrests rose 42 percent during Donald Trump's first eight months, but “sanctuary” policies limited enforcement and created uneven outcomes nationwide.
Estimating the DREAMer Populations That Could Benefit under Senate Legalization Proposals, February 2018
MPI estimates provide a sense of who could potentially gain legal status under the various DREAM Act-type bills considered in the Senate in February 2018.
Trump Administration Makes Down Payment on Campaign Pledges to Address Illegal Immigration
In 2017, the Trump administration expanded interior enforcement in U.S. communities, sharply raising immigration arrests and pursuing border wall funding.
