Enforcement & Borders

A Profile of Immigrants in Houston, the Nation's Most Diverse Metropolitan Area

Houston's immigrant population of 1.4 million as of 2013 was growing at twice the national rate. But low incomes and large unauthorized shares left hundreds of thousands in difficult conditions.

As Implementation Nears, U.S. Deferred Action Programs Encounter Legal, Political Tests

With up to 5.2 million unauthorized immigrants potentially eligible, 26 states and Congress are seeking to block DACA and DAPA before they take effect.

A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United States

Examining the Adequacy and Enforcement of Our Nation’s Immigration Laws

The County-Level View of Unauthorized Immigrants and Implications for Executive Action Implementation

A webinar showcasing MPI's profiles of unauthorized immigrants in the 94 U.S. counties with the largest populations potentially eligible for DACA or DAPA, and the implications of the data for implementation of the DACA and DAPA programs.

Lessons from DACA’s Implementation and its Impact on Education and Training

A webinar releasing an MPI report that examines the outreach and initiatives by educational institutions and other community stakeholders in seven states—California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Texas—to support the education and training success of grantees of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Lessons from the Local Level: DACA's Implementation and Impact on Education and Training Success

DACA created new education-immigration partnerships, but financial barriers and strained adult education capacity limit grantees' academic progress.

Border Controls under Challenge: A New Chapter Opens

In 2014, migrants and smugglers turned rescue and protection policies into entry strategies as Mediterranean deaths surpassed 3,000, up from 700 in 2013.

President Obama Breaks Immigration Impasse with Sweeping Executive Action

President Barack Obama's 2014 executive actions sought to shield up to 5.2 million unauthorized immigrants, but faced legal challenges and political opposition.

New Era in Immigration Enforcement at the U.S. Southwest Border

Central American family and minor migration in 2014 reshaped U.S. Southwest border enforcement, forcing officials to rethink strategies built for single adults.