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23rd Annual Immigration Law & Policy Conference
Featuring a keynote by Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, immediate past president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and a day of smart panel discussions exploring key U.S. immigration policy and legal issues.
Physicians in an Era of Changing Immigration Policy: The Case of Nephrology
The care of kidney disease in the United States relies heavily on international medical graduates (IMGs). Recent policy changes could deepen specialist shortages and limit access to care.
Immigration and Integration Policymaking in a Shifting World: A Blue-Sky Conference to Mark MPI’s 25th Year
At this 25th anniversary conference, leading thinkers examined what makes for effective immigration and integration policy in an increasingly turbulent world.
Head Start Changes Would Harm Dual Language Learners and Their Families
The Trump administration's proposed changes to Head Start, which include a mandate for English-only instruction, threaten Dual Language Learners (DLLs), who comprise one-third of all enrollees.
How Post-9/11 Tools Have Been Used for U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001 led to a dramatic expansion of the U.S. national security infrastructure, the Trump administration has repointed many tools to detect, detain, and deport noncitizens.
From Counterterrorism to Immigration Enforcement: 25 Years On, Post-9/11 U.S. Changes Have Been Repointed
Post-9/11 national security tools have been repurposed for immigration, expanding the U.S. government’s capacity for surveillance, data sharing, and enforcement.
Haitian Immigrants in the United States
Haitian immigration to the United States has grown sharply in recent decades, amid a series of profound challenges in Haiti.
Precedent or Cautionary Tale? The U.S. Climate-Driven Relocation of Isle de Jean Charles
What happened when the U.S. government tried to resettle a whole community because of the risks posed by climate change? The resettlement of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles is a complicated story.
Paving the Way for Secondary Bilingual Education Programs: An Analysis of Policy and Practice
Secondary schools need tailored policies, strong coordination tools, and teacher pipelines to expand bilingual education opportunities.
What Drives Refugees’ High Poverty in the Early Years after U.S. Resettlement?
In their initial years after arrival, resettled refugees have high poverty rates despite strong employment, reflecting structural barriers and the focus on self-sufficiency.
