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In sharp contrast to the Trump Administration’s harmful rhetoric and administrative actions ([link removed]) targeting immigrants, which have created a climate of fear – especially among families with immigrants who are undocumented – a number of states have adopted pragmatic policies ([link removed]) designed to treat all people fairly and give all people an opportunity to thrive.
This inclusive approach ([link removed]) makes sense and holds true to our nation’s often-stated ideals, ideals which United States immigration policies have not always respected, and evidence shows it can foster community well-being and improve state economies.
Harsh anti-immigrant policies, in contrast, harm workers and their children and likely weaken the economy.
The nation’s estimated 11 million immigrants who are undocumented pay nearly $12 billion annually ([link removed]) in state and local taxes, a sum that could grow to nearly $14 billion if they had a pathway to citizenship. They enrich their extended families and communities just as other residents do – through everyday activities such as visiting their place of worship, mentoring young people, and volunteering.
Our new paper ([link removed]) recommends four ways that state and local policymakers can better integrate immigrants into the mainstream economy.
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