As we reach the mid-year point in 2024, most states have concluded their legislative sessions. Once again, immigrant-related policies have taken center stage. This year, legislatures advancing harmful policies targeting immigrant communities have stolen the headlines, with numerous extreme proposals becoming law—but that’s not the whole story. Many states have also advanced welcoming policies that aim to help newcomers succeed and communities thrive. |
The Supreme Court threw out the Chevron deference, a decades-old judicial precedent which requires courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous laws. There are many fears that this could have devastating impacts on the environment, food safety, and consumer protections. But for immigration advocates, the decision presents a mixed bag – including some grounds for optimism. |
A new study confirms that immigration continues to benefit American workers. The study shows that recent increases in immigration to the United States correlate with more jobs and higher wages for U.S.-born workers. |
The Department of Homeland Security's Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently redesignated Temporary Protected Status for Yemen and Haiti. Each country will have TPS until early 2026.
TPS is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of certain countries experiencing problems that make it difficult or unsafe for their nationals to be deported there.
This recently updated fact sheet from the American Immigration Council provides an overview of how TPS designations are determined, what benefits TPS gives, and how TPS beneficiaries apply for and regularly renew their status.
Read more: Temporary Protected Status: An Overview |
On July 10, more than 3,360 people from 121 countries took the oath to become U.S. citizens in a historic ceremony in Houston’s NRG Arena.
Despite the ongoing heatwave and a massive ongoing power loss affecting millions of residents across the city, Texans made a special effort to attend the naturalization ceremony, swearing their oath of allegiance to the United States before a judge.
New research from the American Immigration Council highlights immigrants’ contributions in the Houston Metro Area. The study found that nearly 1 in 4 Houstonians are immigrants.
Watch now: New Americans in Houston |
