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November 14, 2023 at 5:47 PM

[New Interactive Report] Map the Impact

Our interactive data-map shows immigrants’ contributions across all 50 states.   John, When you turn on the news, you get a particular—and often bleak—view of immigration in the United States. But when you look at the real data, you get a different story: one of the continuing and evolv…

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November 12, 2023 at 2:46 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden Moves to Restore EOIR’s Power

A new proposed rule will allow EOIR to make meaningful decisions on immigration records again.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Offices of New Americans Meet with Biden Officials to Advance Immigrant Inclusion States hoping to provide support to their immigrant an…

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November 10, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This is the inaugural installment of the Council’s revamped newsletter highlighting the our transparency work. November 10, 2023   Greetings. This is the inaugural installment of the American Immigration Council’s revamped newsletter highlighting the Council’s transparency work. This install…

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November 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM

[Webinar] A 2023 Overview of the Council’s Impact Litigation

Join us on November 9 for a webinar on the Council's current strategic impact litigation.  A 2023 Overview of the Council's Impact Litigation Thursday, November 9 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, Impact litigation has the power to transform peop…

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November 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM

This week in immigration: How Biden Wants to Fund the Immigration System

The $14 billion funding request features new initiatives, but also heavily relies on deterrence.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS proposes significant changes to the H-1B program The H-1B program may undergo significant changes as early as October 1, 2024. T…

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October 22, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This week in immigration: Families Separated at the Border Reach Settlement with the U.S. Government

No family should have to endure this again. The settlement will help prevent future separations.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Unrealistic Immigration Demands Complicate Treacherous House Budget Talks Right now, the biggest obstacle for the House is the lack o…

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October 8, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week In Immigration: DHS’ New Work Permit Measures Are Welcome Change

These measures have the potential to address USCIS challenges and work permit backlogs  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  CBP’s Own Website Provides Insight Into Its Agents’ Corruption and Misconduct Corruption within U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s workforce o…

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September 29, 2023 at 7:17 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

In 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 REPORT  Investigating the Role of CBP in Policing Protesters After George Floyd’s Murder Prior to th…

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September 25, 2023 at 2:00 AM

This Week In Immigration: Smart Redesignations of TPS for Venezuela and Afghanistan from the Biden Administration

Granting Much-Needed Relief and Work Authorization  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020 In the summer of 2020, after George Floyd’s murder, racial justice protests took hold in cities th…

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  Emily Creighton, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM

[New Report] CBP’s Role at Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020

Our FOIA litigation provides answers for why the border enforcement agency was deployed at these peaceful protests.   Dear John, It’s been over three years since George Floyd was murdered at the hands of the Minneapolis, Minnesota police department. In response to this act of police brutal…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Watch Our Testimony to Congress

We have the power to change our immigration system.  Dear John, Today, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, testified before Congress to explain the positive economic contributions of immigrants in the U.S. and the ongoing challenge that the U.S. faces addressing the underfunded an…

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September 17, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week In Immigration: What’s Next for DACA?

A judge ruled DACA unlawful—again. What’s next for DACA and undocumented youth now?   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Fifth Circuit Allows Texas to Keep Its Controversial 'Buoy Barrier' in Place for Now Since President Biden took office, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has…

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  Alex Miller, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM

[CORRECTION] U.S. Asylum Process: Improving Our Humanitarian Protection System with Efficiency and Integrity

Correction: The time for the webinar is 1:00 PM EST and 10 AM PST.  U.S. Asylum Process: Improving Our Humanitarian Protection System With Efficiency and Integrity Thursday, September 14 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST/ 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PST   Register Now John, For asylum seekers fleeing…

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September 10, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week In Immigration: New EOIR Rule Would Undo Trump-Era Harm to Immigration Courts

Biden’s new rule restores discretion and independence to immigration judges.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Seeking Refuge Across the US, Little Amal Starts Her Journey “Don’t forget about us,” is the cornerstone message that will be amplified across the United…

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  Alex Miller, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 8:47 PM

[WEBINAR] U.S. Asylum Process: Improving Our Humanitarian Protection System with Efficiency and Integrity

Join the Council and AILA on Thursday, Sept. 14 for a webinar on the asylum process.  U.S. Asylum Process: Improving Our Humanitarian Protection System With Efficiency and Integrity Thursday, September 14 1:00-2:00 PM EST/ 12:00 PM-1:00 PM PST   Register Now John, For asylum s…

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September 3, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: The ‘Right to Welcome’ Goes on Trial in Texas

A Texas court will decide whether Americans have the right to welcome others through a parole program   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  With Challenge to CHNV Parole Program, the 'Right to Welcome' Goes on Trial in Texas The Biden administration’s humanitarian par…

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  Nan Wu, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 9:17 PM

[New Report] Almost Half of Fortune 500 Companies Have Immigrant Ties

See our analysis of the top U.S. companies—and how immigrants play an integral part.   Dear John, Immigrants and their children are entrepreneurs. They’re innovators. They’re job creators. They’re catalysts fueling America’s economy. How do we know? Simply look at this year’s Fortune 500 …

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August 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This Week In Immigration: Long Waits for Doctor’s Visits Could Be Shortened by Immigrant Physicians

Illinois just passed two bills to get immigrant healthcare providers back to work.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Ghost of Public Charge Keeps Scaring Immigrant Families Away From Public Benefits The rule was struck down in federal court and the Biden adm…

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August 20, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Billion-Dollar Business of Immigration Detention

Private prison groups sell immigration detention to struggling communities. But financial incentives should play no role in a person’s freedom.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Keeps Ties with Billion-Dollar Business of Immigration Detention, Despite Reports…

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  Kimberly Serrano, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM

[SXSW Panel] Sparking Life-Transforming Connections Between Strangers

Help us get our panel to SXSW 2024!  Dear John, We have exciting news!  The American Immigration Council’s Center for Inclusion and Belonging has been given the opportunity to co-present a panel at SXSW—but we need your vote to secure our spot at the festival.  The panel—Sparking Life-Tr…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM

What We’ve Accomplished in 2023

See how your support has made a direct impact in the lives of immigrants.  Dear John, The American Immigration Council has had an incredibly busy first half of 2023. Despite a challenging political climate, we’ve accomplished a tremendous amount to help improve the lives of immigrants and …

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August 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Working to Block Asylum ‘Turnback

CBP is sending asylum seekers back into the cartels’ grip.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  CBP’s Continued 'Turnbacks' Are Sending Asylum Seekers Back to Lethal Danger Isabel Doe's husband was bleeding when the family begged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CB…

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August 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The 9th Circuit Rules on Biden’s Asylum Transit Ban

Where do the restrictions stand now?   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Lawsuit Challenging Texas’ Floating Barrier Raises Questions About Its Other Border Policies  The U.S. Department of Justice followed through on its promise to sue Texas over its border policie…

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

August 2, 2023 at 4:45 PM

[New Lawsuit] CBP’s New Turnback Policy is Unlawful and Unconstitutional

Asylum seekers shouldn’t have to use a glitchy app to ask for protection.  Dear John, The U.S. government is forcing asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border to use CBP One—a glitchy and unreliable app created by U.S. Customs and Border Protection—to make an appointment to ask for protecti…

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August 1, 2023 at 4:07 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

In 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 Learn More About Immigration Courts Unpredictably Accelerating Immigrants…

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July 30, 2023 at 2:02 PM

This Week in Immigration: The U.S. Falls Behind Canada in the Global Talent Race

What’s the key to much of Canada’s economic success? Immigrants.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The True Impact of Biden’s Asylum Transit Ban On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that the Biden administration’s asylum transit ban was illegal and should be vacated.…

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  Nan Wu, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM

[WEBINAR] Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education

Join us Wed., Aug. 2 for a discussion on immigrants' role in higher education.   Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Why the Rise of Immigrant Students Is Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education Wednesday, August 2 2:00-3:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now John, Di…

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July 24, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Suing Ron DeSantis Is Just the First Step

We’re fighting for all Floridians’ right to live freely in the Sunshine State.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Lawsuit Challenges Florida Law Making It a Felony to Drive Certain Immigrants Into the State At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has mad…

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  Rebekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 9:14 PM

[Urgent] We need to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act

You can help our Afghan allies with a simple message.   Dear John, This is urgent. Our Afghan allies need our help to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act.  When U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan two years ago, tens of thousands of Afghans—many of whom risked their lives in direct support o…

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

July 18, 2023 at 3:48 PM

[Lawsuit Filed] Challenging Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Law

DeSantis’ new law is unconstitutional—we’re suing to put a stop to it.   Dear John, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new law makes everyday life incredibly difficult for immigrants, their families, and their communities. Senate Bill 1718—which went into effect July 1—makes it a crime to drive an…

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July 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

ICE Uses Solitary Confinement as Punishment in Aurora

A new complaint alleges that ICE heavily relies on solitary confinement for everyday infractions in Colorado detention center.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New Complaint Shows ICE’s Use of Solitary Confinement Is Excessive “If I spoke too loudly, solitary. If …

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July 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Immigration Courts Leave Attorneys, Clients in the Dark

The Council is suing to find out why.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Supreme Court Refuses to Narrow Criminal Grounds of Removability In a split decision issued on June 22, the Supreme Court ruled against two noncitizens seeking to overturn agency findings that …

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

July 5, 2023 at 8:41 PM

[WEBINAR] Unpacking the Supreme Court: Immigration Cases in the 2022 – 2023 Term

Join us Tues., July 11 for a discussion on this term’s immigration SCOTUS cases and what’s ahead.   Unpacking the Supreme Court: Immigration Cases in the 2022 – 2023 Term Tuesday, July 11 1:00-1:45 PM EST/ 11:00-11:45 AM PST   Register Now John, The Supreme Court had a signifi…

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July 2, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: TX, LA Have No Standing in ICE Enforcement Case, SCOTUS Rules

Biden is free to set immigration enforcement priorities like all presidents before him.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  An Undocumented Women’s Complicated American Pride on the Fourth of July My first Fourth of July was in the Texas country. Fireworks, lawn game…

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June 29, 2023 at 9:32 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

In June, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   NOTEWORTHY  New Study Shows ICE Failed to Follow Enforcement Priorities This past week, the Council, in collaboratio…

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  Raul Pinto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 3:43 PM

[NEW REPORT] Data Reveals ICE Didn’t Follow Its Own Enforcement Guidelines

ICE took enforcement actions against thousands who were non-priority, skirting Biden’s enforcement priorities.  Dear John, We analyzed the data—and found that ICE failed to live up to its own guidelines on immigration enforcement priorities.  “Enforcement priorities” are nothing new. Both…

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  Nan Wu, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 6:34 PM

The Economic Impact of Refugees on World Refugee Day

Refugees are transforming cities for the better.   Dear John, Across the country, you’ll find countless stories of communities that have been revitalized by refugees. Everywhere from Minneapolis to Louisville, refugees have become integral parts of cities’ economic and cultural landscapes …

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June 18, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: DACA Turns 11

On the 11th anniversary of DACA, Dreamers are still without permanent status.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  House GOP Lays Out Flimsy Case for Mayorkas Impeachment Over the last two years, the House GOP has become increasingly vocal about their disagreements w…

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  Alex Miller, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 8:58 PM

[WEBINAR] One Month Since the End of Title 42: What’s Happening on The Border

Join us Thurs. for a discussion on the state of the border in the post-Title 42 era.   One Month Since the End of Title 42: What’s Happening on the Border Thursday, June 15 2:00-2:45 PM EST/ 11:00-11:45 AM PST   Register Now John, It’s been one month since Title 42 was termina…

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June 11, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Gives Afghan Refugees Extra Time

But it will still take an incredible effort to get permanent protection.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Launches Re-Parole Process for Afghans Time was running out for many Afghan refugees who resettled in the United States after American troops withdrew …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Watch Our Testimony to Congress

We have the power to change the situation at the border.   Dear John, The situation at the southern border is undoubtedly challenging right now. But crucially, there is a better way forward.  Yesterday, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, testified before Congress to explain the …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Belonging Begins with US x Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse

"It doesn’t take a superhero to bring forces together."  Dear John, "It doesn’t take a superhero to bring forces together. We all have the power to reach out and make someone feel like they belong." That is a powerful message now spreading across the country thanks to an exciting new part…

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June 5, 2023 at 8:05 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

In May, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   NOTEWORTHY  In FOIA Case, CBP Agrees to Inform Individuals if They Were Interviewed by CBP Officers Posing as Asylum …

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June 4, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress Holds the Keys to the Castle

Immigration reform in Congress can eliminate worker shortages.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  State Legislatures in Florida and Texas Propose and Enact Harmful Immigration Bills Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning Chinese nationals and other foreign nat…

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May 21, 2023 at 1:46 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Worst-Case Scenario at the Border Didn't Materialize

Even still, overcrowding at border facilities is a concern.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Finding a Pro Bono Immigration Attorney Is Harder Than Ever If you are an asylum seeker in the United States who cannot afford an attorney, your chance of finding pro bono…

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May 14, 2023 at 2:02 PM

This Week in Immigration: 15 Not-At-All-Easy Steps for Seeking Asylum

Title 42’s replacement makes it even harder to access the asylum process.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  How To Seek Asylum (Under Biden’s Asylum Transit Ban), In 15 Not-At-All-Easy Steps There have been a lot of changes to immigration law and policy at once. …

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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Title 42 Is Over. Where Do We Go from Here?

These 13 recommendations are a blueprint for a better future.   Dear John, The end of Title 42 is finally here. For the last three years, the U.S. government has used the “public health” policy to expel asylum seekers from the southern border without giving them the chance to ask for prote…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 7:12 PM

In Response to the Tragedy in Brownsville, Texas

  Dear John, Over the weekend, a driver of an SUV slammed into a group of people waiting at a bus stop outside of the Ozanam Center, a Catholic Charities Shelter that serves migrants in Brownsville, Texas near the Rio Grande Valley border. Eight people were gruesomely killed and at least 1…

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May 8, 2023 at 3:06 PM

This Week in Immigration: How Do We Fix the Border?

Our 13 recommendations explore how to create a better humanitarian protection system along the border and beyond.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The End of Title 42 Might Be Chaotic, But It Doesn't Have to Be Confusing. Here's What You Should Know The answer to…

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

May 5, 2023 at 5:24 PM

[WEBINAR] End of Title 42: Beyond Border Solutions

Join us Wed., May 10 for a webinar on the end of Title 42 and what it means for asylum and the border.  End of Title 42: Beyond Border Solutions  Wednesday, May 10 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ET/9:00 am - 9:45 am PT   Register Now John, After three long years, Title 42 is set to end o…

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