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Tanzania’s Open Door to Refugees Narrows
Once a model refugee host, Tanzania has shifted to deterrence and encampment.
Straining under the Backlog: Fixing a U.S. Immigration Court System in Crisis
As the U.S. immigration court system struggled with record case backlogs in 2023, this discussion examined the factors that have driven the system to the point of crisis and possible fixes.
Haitians Flee a Nation Nearing Collapse
Gang violence, political collapse, and economic freefall are driving record Haitian emigration, with hundreds of thousands on the move and few destinations offering safe harbor.
At the Breaking Point: Rethinking the U.S. Immigration Court System
By 2023, the U.S. immigration court backlog surpassed 3 million cases. Incremental fixes have failed—fundamental redesign of the system is essential.
Activism on Immigration by U.S. States Is Back, with New Tactics and Different Targets
Immigration activism is back—more polarized than ever—with some states expanding immigrant rights while others enact sweeping enforcement laws and deploy National Guard troops.
A Mixed Welcome: Haitian Migration within the Caribbean
Nearly 1.8 million Haitians live outside their country, but the story of where they go within the Caribbean and what awaits them there is rarely told.
Migration Narratives in Northern Central America
Experts examined migration narratives from 2018-2023 and how they have been used to justify policy approaches or incentivize mobility decisions.
Linking Migrant Reintegration Assistance and Development Goals
Reintegration programs for returning migrants operate siloed from development actors. Bridging that divide is essential for durable outcomes in origin communities.
Global Spending on Immigration Enforcement Is Higher than Ever and Rising
Immigration enforcement spending has reached record highs in the United States, European Union, and beyond, fueling a booming border security industry.
U.S. Border Asylum Policy Enters New Territory Post-Title 42
The end of the Title 42 expulsions policy ushered in sweeping border asylum restrictions, but capacity limits, record court backlogs, and litigation have left U.S. border policy on uncertain ground.
