Micaela McConnell

Micaela McConnell is the Policy Associate for the State and Local team at the American Immigration Council. She assists with local immigrant integration initiatives and supports advocacy on state and local policies. Prior to joining the Council, she supported advocacy efforts for children-centered immigration policies at First Focus on Children. She also consulted with two Texas cities to build a resource of tools for immigrant integration. Micaela holds a M.A. in Public Affairs and a M.Sc in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.

Micaela McConnell

Publications

Fear as Policy: The Growing Mental Health Toll of Mass Deportation Policies

  • August 12, 2026

Large-scale enforcement operations, increased enforcement at airports, a growing number of ICE deaths, record-breaking detention…

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E‑Verify: Widening Use, Lingering Challenges

  • April 15, 2026

Electronic employment verification is a central feature of modern immigration compliance in the United States.…

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Prolonged Limbo for Haitian TPS Holders: What Recent Court Decisions Mean

  • March 13, 2026

Updates April 13, 2026 — The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments related to Haitian…

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