By Victoria Francis, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of […]
Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The legal status of undocumented immigrants has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. Among the most vulnerable populations within the broader immigrant community are the beneficiaries of the DREAM Act—young individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children. Known as Dreamers, they have often lived in the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a pivotal document in removal proceedings, but it is also the first line of defense for immigrants facing deportation. Introduction Overview of the NTA The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a crucial document in U.S. immigration proceedings. It serves as the formal charging document issued […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. President Trump’s expansion of denaturalization efforts represents a significant departure from the historical principles of fairness, stability, and equality in U.S. immigration policy. The flaws in these policies, from racial bias to constitutional overreach, highlight the need for robust legal defenses and systemic reforms. Introduction Overview of Naturalization and Citizenship in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Munoz underscores the tension between individual constitutional rights and the government’s authority over immigration policy. While the majority upheld the principle of consular non-reviewability, the dissent highlighted the human impact of such decisions, and the risks posed to fundamental liberties. Introduction In […]
By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, ImmigrationImpact | Photo credit: ImmigrationImpact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. As politicians debate the fate of millions of undocumented immigrants living in communities across the country, a new […]
By Oprah Cunningham, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights | Photo credits: Ungvar /Shutterstock.com With the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric and the possible introduction of strict immigration policies outlined in Project 2025, understanding the harms of the current immigration system and the need for collective action is crucial. In this discussion, Katherine Hawkins, senior legal […]