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 Steven Hubbard, IMMMIGRATION 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. With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — As HuffPost reported this morning, Donald Trump “has confirmed reports that he plans to declare a national emergency to enact a mass deportation program. The president-elect, who repeatedly vowed to deport undocumented immigrants during his campaign, said the reports are ‘true’ in a […]
By America’s Voice, David Leopold This is not just about deporting the undocumented, U.S. citizens are in the crosshairs too. Donald Trump and his allies appear to understand that mass deportation is likely to see a sharp backlash. It is their signature campaign promise and top policy priority and they plan to deploy the military into the streets of […]
BySelen Ozturk, Ethic Media Services | President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these crackdowns mean for undocumented and legal immigrants? Mass deportation Based on Census […]
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. | Editorial Credit: a katz / shuttertstock.com President Trump’s denaturalization plan represents a flawed and racially charged policy that undermines the principles of equality, due process, and inclusivity enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Its broad application, disproportionate impact on minorities, and potential for abuse reveal a troubling agenda rooted in xenophobia […]
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 Suchita Mathur, 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. After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal […]