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Public Opinion, Media Coverage, and Migration: Developing Strategies for Immigration and Integration Reforms (Council Statement)
A strategic mix of evidence, narratives, and trusted messengers can build durable public backing for immigration and integration reforms.
The Basics of E-Verify, the U.S. Employer Verification System
As of April 2009, more than 117,000 U.S. employers had enrolled in E-Verify, yet fewer than 2 percent of U.S. firms were participating.
Middle-Class Immigrant Households in the United States in 2007
Nearly half of middle-class immigrant household heads in the United States in 2007 were Limited English Proficient, and one in four was born in Mexico.
Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Grows, But Several Obstacles Remain
With broad U.S. immigration reform stalled by the recession, the bipartisan DREAM Act emerged as the most viable path for many of the nation's 12 million unauthorized immigrants.
Immigrants in the United States and the Current Economic Crisis
The U.S. recession slowed unauthorized immigration, but large-scale returns appeared unlikely.
Signs of Change in Immigration Enforcement Policies Emerging From DHS
The Obama administration moved in 2009 to refocus the 287(g) program on immigrants with criminal convictions, signaling a shift from Bush-era enforcement priorities.
Iraqi Immigrants in the United States in 2007
More than one-third of Iraqi immigrants in the United States were clustered in Detroit as of 2007.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Recommendations for Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners
Targeted stimulus funds can improve outcomes for English Learners by investing in data systems, teaching quality, and accountability.