Texas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative

Texas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative

By Chelsie Kramer, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Bob Korn / 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 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as […]

Biden Program To Keep American Families Together Blocked By Ken Paxton and Project 2025 Allies Led by Stephen Miller

Biden Program To Keep American Families Together Blocked By Ken Paxton and Project 2025 Allies Led by Stephen Miller

By Gabe Ortiz, americasvoice.org | Editorial Credit: Consolidated News Photos /shutterstock.com  On Monday, sixteen states, led by Texas and Idaho, blocked the Biden administration’s new immigration program helping keep American families together. While the lawsuit was entirely expected – anti-immigrant officials and activists have repeatedly used the federal judiciary to shut down lawful policies helping […]

The Criminalization of Marijuana in the United States and Its Impact on Immigration Policy

The Criminalization of Marijuana in the United States and Its Impact on Immigration Policy

Marijuana, now legal for medical or recreational use in many states, was once the target of intense regulation and criminalization in the United States. The reasons behind its prohibition in the early 20th century are complex and multifaceted. This analysis examines the historical context of marijuana criminalization, exploring whether the primary motivation was to target […]

State Legislatures in Florida and Texas Propose and Enact Harmful Immigration Bills

State Legislatures in Florida and Texas Propose and Enact Harmful Immigration Bills

Posted by Kate Goettel // ImmigrationImpact.com Usurping the role of the federal government, state legislatures in Florida and Texas have proposed multiple harmful immigration bills during this year’s legislative session. Several Florida immigration bills passed while the Texas bills have—for now—not moved off the legislative floor. Florida’s Immigration Bills On May 8, 2023, Florida Governor Ron […]