Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com The New York State Governor’s recent deportation stance has ignited a wave of fear and confusion among various communities, political stakeholders, and immigrant advocacy groups. This reaction stems from several interconnected factors, including unexpected policy shifts, the historical context of New York’s immigration identity, conflicting […]

Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices

Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices

By Francisco I. Pedraza, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Alexey Pavlishak / shutterstock.com One of President Donald Trump’s major promises during the 2024 presidential campaign was to launch mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has said that, since January 2025, it is detaining and planning […]

Trump Obsession with Immigrant Purge Leads to Diversion of DHS Agents & Funds Away from Fighting Fentanyl, Guns and Human Trafficking

Trump Obsession with Immigrant Purge Leads to Diversion of DHS Agents & Funds Away from Fighting Fentanyl, Guns and Human Trafficking

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Robert P. Alvarez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Last week, we highlighted the high cost of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant obsessions and plans for indiscriminate mass deportations above all. Over the weekend, a USA Today story, “Thousands of DHS agents shift to deportation instead of drugs, weapons and human trafficking,” underscored the point […]

Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement

Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement

By Micaela McConnell, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Gints Ivuskans / 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. The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a […]

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

By Nayna Gupta, Immigration Impact 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 we near the one-month mark of the new Trump administration, it is clear that the president’s thinly veiled threats of […]

Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse, parent, or child. VAWA allows these individuals to self-petition for a green card if they can demonstrate they were […]

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Yesterday, NBC News highlighted, “Trump’s border czar is ‘begging’ for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says,” highlighting comments from Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) ahead of hearings and a vote in the committee today and tomorrow on a […]

Faith Leaders, Including Pope Francis, Speak Out to Condemn Cruel, Chaotic, and Indiscriminate Harm of Trump Immigration and Refugee Policies

Faith Leaders, Including Pope Francis, Speak Out to Condemn Cruel, Chaotic, and Indiscriminate Harm of Trump Immigration and Refugee Policies

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

By Amir Khafagy, Documented | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com  False claims of immigration raids sent Richmond Hill’s Sikh community into panic, but its leaders quickly shut the rumors down. “US agents’ visit to gurdwaras sparks concern among Sikh[s],” reported several Indian news outlets like the Hindustan Times and the Economic Times on Jan. 27. They published reports […]

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]