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November 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM

The Publicity Stunts Are Immoral. There’s Something We Can Do.

We’re asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a case management program to protect asylum seekers – please join us. Dear John,   For months, governors have been spending millions of dollars to send migrants from border communities to New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Ma…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:45 AM

It’s your last chance to donate on Giving Tuesday!

We’re a little short of our goal—help us cross the finish line.  Dear John, Thanks to our community’s generosity, we’ve raised nearly $7,130 this Giving Tuesday.  Will you join the American Immigration Council and help us reach $10,000 before this global day of giving ends? Give $10 » …

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November 30, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Help Us Fight Immigration Disinformation

Give today to deliver the facts to Washington, the media, and the public.  Dear John, At the American Immigration Council, we’re committed to delivering the facts—to you, lawmakers, and the media. We've all seen how disinformation corrupts the immigration debate and endangers people's live…

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November 29, 2022 at 6:35 PM

This Giving Tuesday, Help Grow Our Grassroots Advocacy

We can make more changes at the state and local level together.   Dear John, Let’s face it—immigration reform at the federal level often moves at a glacial pace. So, how can we effect change faster?  Create change at the state and local level. We were proud to join efforts to pass Propos…

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November 29, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Aspiring Americans deserve the right to vote.

Support our litigation fund this Giving Tuesday.   Dear John, Each election year, we are reminded that voting is a hard-won right. It’s a right that the American Immigration Council takes seriously.  That’s why we filed a lawsuit against the government for failing to process immigrants’ U.…

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November 25, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Mark your calendar! Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29

Save the date or make an early gift.  Dear John, Giving Tuesday is less than a week away. I hope you’ll consider joining this global day of generosity by supporting the American Immigration Council on Tuesday, November 29. Dollar for dollar, your gift to the Council will have an immediat…

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November 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Thankful For You

Because of your support, we provide real and meaningful access to counsel through our nationwide network of more than 18,000 dedicated volunteers and advocates.   Dear John, As we prepare to spend time with loved ones this season, we want to take a moment to say thank you.   Because of y…

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November 20, 2022 at 3:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: An End to Title 42

Questions remain about how the decision will carry out.   Your weekly summary from the Council  FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW   This week, Arizona voters passed Proposition 308, which will allow undocumented students in the state to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities and colleg…

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November 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress Tackles the Backlogs at USCIS

The backlogs have gotten worse year after year. Congress is finally paying attention.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Congress Proposes the Case Backlog and Transparency Act to Tackle USCIS Backlogs The backlog of pending applications at U.S. Citizenship and I…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Last chance to get things done

We’re putting the pressure on Congress to act now.  Dear John, The results of the midterm elections are still rolling in, but one thing is certain now. Big changes are coming to Washington—and the debate over U.S. immigration policy will only intensify as the 118th Congress takes shape. …

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November 6, 2022 at 3:04 PM

This Week in Immigration: Arizona Dreamers brace for Election Day

New information about the flights exposes government officials' involvement.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New Report Shows Disproportionate Abuse of Black Immigrants in Detention Black immigrants in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I…

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October 31, 2022 at 5:24 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This October, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Investigating EOIR’s Practice of Advancing Hearings with Limited Notice to Immigrants and T…

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October 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM

This Week in Immigration: What We've Uncovered About Martha's Vineyard

New information about the flights exposes government officials' involvement.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Public Records Requests Uncover Details About Flights of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard The flights of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard refocuse…

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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 2:06 PM

A Filipino immigrant’s country music dreams

Watch Yellow Rose, with exclusive content from the Council  John, To close out our celebration of Filipino American History Month, the American Immigration Council invites you to watch an exclusive conversation with the producer of the award-winning film Yellow Rose.  Yellow Rose tells t…

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October 24, 2022 at 2:31 PM

[Webinar] Federal STEM Initiatives and Immigration

Join us TOMORROW Oct. 25 for a webinar on the latest STEM initiatives and its impacts on immigration.   Federal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Initiatives and Immigration Tuesday, October 25 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET   Register Now John,   I wanted to make sure y…

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October 23, 2022 at 2:02 PM

This Week in Immigration: DACA Takes One Step Forward, Two Back

After dueling court decisions, undocumented youth are once again left in legal limbo.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Once Again, Undocumented Youth Find Themselves in Legal Limbo After Court Decisions  After months of waiting for decisions on the future of the…

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October 16, 2022 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: New DHS Rule on Venezuela

While the new program is welcomed, the expansion of Title 42 means more Venezuelans will be expelled back to Mexico.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Condition of the Refugee Resettlement Program in 2023  The Biden administration announced that the cap on re…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 8:54 PM

[New Lawsuit] We Need Access to Our Clients in Immigration Detention Centers

The government is making it impossible to reach them.   John, Every day, the U.S government locks up thousands of immigrants in ICE detention centers across the country. Many don’t have legal representation.  For the few that do have an attorney, reaching them—via phone, videoconferencin…

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  Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 3:38 PM

From the Supreme Court to Congress, you help us make a difference.

We can only continue to do this work with your support.  John, We’ve been hard at work defending the rights of immigrants—on the ground, in the media, and even at the Supreme Court.  We can only continue to do this work with your help. Please consider making a gift today.  Make a Gift…

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October 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: DACA In Peril

The current program will continue but its legality will be tested again before Judge Hanen in Texas.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  DACA Is Facing a Crisis That the Senate Can No Longer Ignore More than a decade after the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

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  Andrew Lim, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 8:36 PM

[New Report] Midterms 2022: The Changing Demographics of the Electorate

Your guide to the midterm elections through data visualization.  John, 2016 may not feel like a long time ago. But everything from the 2020 election to the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the dynamics of U.S. politics. With these changes, the demographics of the American electorate hav…

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October 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Refugee Admissions

Since 2017, refugee admissions and applications for asylum have plummeted in the United States.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Want to Hire an Immigrant or Refugee? Chambers of Commerce Aim to Make That Easier With job openings at nearly twice as high as the p…

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September 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This September, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Seeking Further Records of Immigration Courts’ Treatment of Haitian Immigrants A little o…

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  Mohammed Naeem, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 9:20 PM

[NEW] Cultivating Contact: A Guide to Building Bridges and Meaningful Connections Between Groups

Our country is reckoning with many forms of social division right now, but we also face a moment of possibility.  John, The United States has reached a significant moment in its history.   It's true that our country is reckoning with many forms of social division right now, including acr…

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September 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM

This Week in Immigration: Asylum Seekers Become Political Pawns

DeSantis uses taxpayer dollars to send a message.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Asylum Seekers Become Political Pawns in Governors’ Transportation Stunts The Republican governors of Texas, Arizona, and now Florida are playing a cynical political game with the…

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September 21, 2022 at 7:43 PM

TOMORROW: [Webinar] Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for a webinar on the latest Supreme Court term and its impacts on immigration.   Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court Thursday, September 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make …

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September 18, 2022 at 1:31 PM

This Week in Immigration: Hispanic Heritage Month

Data on Hispanic households showcases their impact on America's growth.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Administration’s New Public Charge Rule Should End Fear of Trump Wealth Test Three years ago, the Trump administration sent fear throughout immigrant …

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September 15, 2022 at 5:31 PM

[Webinar] Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court

Join us Sept. 22 for a webinar on the latest Supreme Court term and its impacts on immigration.   Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court Thursday, September 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, The Supreme Court has had a busy year,…

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  Katherine Steinberg, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 1:31 PM

[Saturday] Join Us for the New American Fellows Showcase!

Join us for art displays, installations, screenings, and performances from our first cohort of New American Fellows.   John, The American Immigration Council, in partnership with the Brooklyn Arts Council and the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, is excited…

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  Alex Miller, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Help us pair Afghan asylum seekers with volunteer attorneys.

Train 5 lawyers for only $6.   John, It's been over a year since the U.S. military abruptly withdrew troops from Afghanistan. Now, thousands of Afghans who resettled in the United States in search of safety need legal support. The American Immigration Council is mobilizing volunteer atto…

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September 11, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Debunking One of the Most Dangerous Myths on Immigration

the fentanyl blog has been the most popular this week by far.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Immigration Status Will No Longer Be a Barrier for Aspiring Lawyers in New Mexico The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative provides certain young,…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 4:49 PM

A victory for immigrant teens four years in the making

ICE must change its policies on unaccompanied children—no questions asked.   John, After four long years of litigation, we have good news.   A judge approved a settlement agreement in our Garcia Ramirez lawsuit. This lawsuit challenged ICE’s illegal practice of detaining unaccompanied ch…

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  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Farewell from Wendy Feliz, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging

Thank you for 14 years.   Dear John, After 14 years at the American Immigration Council, I will be leaving my post this week to move to Atlanta and join the Arthur M. Blank Foundation.   I began at the Council in 2008, in the early months of the first Obama administration, and helped to b…

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September 7, 2022 at 5:35 PM

TOMORROW: [Webinar] How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration

Join us tomorrow for a webinar on changing demographics influence immigration.   How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration Thursday, September 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for…

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  Andrew Lim, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 5:46 PM

The economy needs immigration—our data proves it.

We know that numbers matter.   John, As our country goes through a period of unprecedented economic uncertainty, we know that numbers matter.  That’s why we’re proud to have created our Labor Market series, a data hub that highlights how immigration is critical to rebuilding a dynamic, p…

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September 4, 2022 at 2:07 PM

This Week in Immigration: Immigrants in the Workforce

Celebrate Immigrants on Labor Day  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Economic Impact When International Students Return Back to Campus As hundreds of thousands of students prepare to go back to school this fall, it’s important to consider the outsized role in…

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  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM

The Center for Inclusion and Belonging Announces its Belonging Innovation Laboratory Fellowship Winners

The American Immigration Council is pleased to announce the twelve organizations chosen to join its inaugural Belonging Innovation Lab Fellowship.   Dear John, The Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council is pleased to announce the twelve organizations chosen…

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August 31, 2022 at 8:27 PM

[Webinar] How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration

Join us Sept. 8 for a webinar on changing demographics influence immigration.   How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration Thursday, September 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, The national landscape of immigration issues conti…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Helping people become U.S. citizens.

Join us in holding USCIS accountable.   John, When the U.S. government told immigrants who had been waiting for years that they couldn't become American citizens because their records were locked in government caves, we sued. Earlier this year, we filed a lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship…

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August 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden Protects DACA

The administration moves to codify DACA and protect Dreamers.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  How Immigration Can Offset the U.S. Labor Shortage and Rising Inflation The United States is struggling with a labor shortage due to a low level of workforce particip…

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August 21, 2022 at 1:46 PM

This Week in Immigration: Recess Is Almost Over

5 immigration measures Congress must address when it’s back in session   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  House GOP’s Immigration Framework Recreates Trump’s Border Wish List As midterm election season heats up, House Republicans on the “American Security Task Fo…

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August 16, 2022 at 1:08 PM

[Webinar] Ending Immigration Detention

Join us Wed, Aug. 17 for a discussion on how to get involved with ending immigration detention.   Dear John, At any given time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains tens of thousands of people in the nearly two hundred immigration detention centers across the United States. …

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August 14, 2022 at 2:11 PM

This Week in Immigration: Deportation

Unpacking the removal system in America  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Who Enforces Immigration Policy Anyway? The lack of a major overhaul in the United States’ immigration system for roughly thirty years has created an ecosystem where states have attempted t…

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August 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Case Dismissed

Thousands of immigration court cases closed due to a clerical error.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Debunking Major Myths About Immigrants’ Socioeconomic Status in the US Opponents of immigration often claim that European immigrants who came to the United Sta…

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August 2, 2022 at 1:45 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This July, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   WHO WE'RE SUING (AND WHY)  Council Sues To Get Records of ICE’s Treatment of Haitian Nationals at the Torrance Det…

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July 31, 2022 at 2:14 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress strips STEM worker incentives

Missing chance to strengthen U.S. Economy.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  What you need to know about the new proposal to update The Registry Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants who have liv…

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July 24, 2022 at 2:15 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Registry May Finally Get an Update

Nearly 40 years later, eligibility for green cards could expand.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Updated ICE Directive Fails to Deliver Meaningful Protections for Immigrant Families U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a new direc…

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July 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM

[Webinar Today] Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration

Join us today, July 21 for a discussion on what 100 years of data says about immigration.   Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration  Thursday, July 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET/11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for our webinar …

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July 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Border Patrol Denies Whipping Migrants

The infamous incident in Del Rio, Texas shocked the nation.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  CBP Concludes Investigation Into Del Rio Incident Without Interviewing Any Migrants U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has concluded that Border Patrol agents on h…

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July 15, 2022 at 5:06 PM

[Webinar] Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration

Join us July 21 for a discussion on what 100 years of data says about immigration.   Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration  Thursday, July 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET/11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT   Register Now John, Myths about immigration run rampant—and we’re here to dispel them.  …

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