Immigration Enforcement

Immigration Enforcement

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Restoring Credibility and Humanity

A new framework for U.S. immigration enforcement that prioritizes public safety, fairness, accountability, and humane, proportionate consequences. Read More

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Statement for the House Judiciary Committee on

Statement for the House Judiciary Committee on “Oversight of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement”

The statement calls to attention our concerns about over-broad enforcement actions and detention of asylum seekers and families. Read More

Statement for the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security on

Statement for the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security on “Sanctuary Cities: A Threat to Public Safety”

The statement explains our recent research which shows that immigrants are less likely to commit serious crimes than native-born persons, and that high rates of immigration are associated with lower rates of violent crime and property crime. Read More

Federal Court Orders Timely Bond Hearings and Legal Protections for Asylum Seekers

Federal Court Orders Timely Bond Hearings and Legal Protections for Asylum Seekers

In a groundbreaking decision, a federal judge in Seattle dealt a blow to the government’s campaign to deter and obstruct asylum seekers applying for protection in the United States. Judge Marsha Pechman ordered the government to provide certain individuals with bona fide asylum claims either a bond hearing before an immigration judge within seven days of their request or to release them from detention. Read More

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