Civic Engagement
Protecting Immigrant Communities: How States Can Lead in 2026
This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics across the United States. Instead of focusing on the “worst of the worst” as the Trump administration promised, communities are facing the realities of the new mass deportation playbook—racial profiling and the indiscriminate detention… Read More
New Cohort Selected for the Gateways for Growth Challenge
WASHINGTON DC & DECATUR, GA, December 15, 2025 — The American Immigration Council (the Council) and Welcoming America, two national nonprofits, are pleased to announce that over 10 local communities have been selected to receive Gateways for Growth Challenge (G4G) awards as part of Round… Read More
A Holiday Guide: Debunking 5 Myths about Immigration in the U.S.
As families gather around the dinner table during the holidays, political debates are bound to come up—with immigration being no exception. To counter the misinformation on this contentious topic and keep the conversation productive, the American Immigration Council is here to bust five common myths about immigrants in the United… Read More
A New Identity for a Shared Future
In the courtroom, demanding fair processes can ensure justice and fairness under the law. Outside the courtroom, shifting narratives can change the way people think about issues and act toward one another. The Center for Inclusion and Belonging works at the intersection of narrative and behavior change, and our identity… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month is Still a Time for Celebration, Even Amidst Fear
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Here is what I am celebrating. I come from a culture of many languages. We carry histories that stretch across continents and generations. We are doctors, students, and teachers. We are neighbors, coworkers, and friends. We are valuable. We are worthy. And we should take pride… Read More
Welcoming Week 2025: Stories We Share
So much has changed in recent years that it’s easy to spot the differences. But what if, instead of seeing difference as a divider, we saw it as a multiplier—shaping new possibilities? By sharing stories, we build understanding. Through that understanding, we shape what comes next. Our future depends on… Read More
Young Poet Wins 2025 Creative Writing Award, Paying Tribute to Refugees
WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2025—The American Immigration Council honored Luu Ly, an 11-year-old attending the Chapin School in New York City, with its 28th annual Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest award, which honors the immigrant experience. Luu’s poem, “American Poem,” narrates her grandparents’ escape from Vietnam during the war,… Read More
PRESS CALL: Experts To Warn Trump’s Immigration Surveillance and Registry Policies Will Turbocharge Mass Raids & Removals
The Trump administration is poised to supercharge mass deportation through militarized enforcement, invasive surveillance, and government overreach, all at the expense of civil rights and working families. Read More
PRESS BRIEFING: Community Leaders, Prosecutors, and Local Electeds Condemn HR 32, A Direct Attack on American Communities And Public Safety
The “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act” forces local leaders to choose between preserving funding for essential services or facing Trump's politically motivated cuts to schools, disaster relief and more. Read More
Beyond the Red Carpet: ‘A Lien’ and the Power of Film
Major awards shows play a key role in shaping American cultural identity. They reflect societal values, define what is considered significant in entertainment, and have the power to influence perspectives on history and the present moment. Among them, the Oscars stand as the most prestigious and globally recognized, dating back… Read More
