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Afghan Immigrants in the United States
New American Economy has reviewed American Community Survey data from 2019 and discovered the following stats about Afghan immigrants in the United States. Total Population (2019)132,500 Top States for Afghan Immigrants: California (54,000) Virginia (24,500) Texas (10,400) Labor Force Participation… Read More
2021 Mid-Year Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, In the past six months, we have witnessed a sea change on immigration: The American Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed the House with bipartisan support; the Muslim ban, Public Charge rule, and major cuts to refugee resettlement have been… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Biden Administration Plans to Rebuild Refugee Resettlement
After the announcement that the Biden-Harris administration plans to increase the number of refugees who can enter the U.S., New American Economy issued the following statement: “For decades, the U.S. has led the world in refugee resettlement, offering a safe haven to people fleeing violence and persecution and… Read More
Statements from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the DREAM Act
Following the introduction of the DREAM Act on the Senate floor, New American Economy issued the following statement: “New American Economy applauds the introduction of the bipartisan DREAM Act by Senators Graham and Durbin today,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Dreamers are American in… Read More
Statements from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Additional Biden-Harris Immigration Executive Orders
Restoring America’s Humanitarian Commitments “NAE applauds the Biden administration’s decision to work towards addressing the root causes of migration and creating a fair and humane asylum system,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “The Trump administration’s attacks on asylum not only undermined our humanitarian values, they… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security
Following the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Alejandro Mayorkas is a proven leader with a track record of fighting for a better, fairer, more humane immigration system,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New… Read More
Statements from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Biden-Harris Immigration Executive Orders
Affirming Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Calling for a Path to Citizenship for Dreamers “New American Economy applauds today’s executive order affirming the Biden administration’s commitment to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and to calling for a path to citizenship for Dreamers,” said Jeremy Robbins,… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Announcement of U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
“New American Economy applauds the Biden-Harris administration for sending the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress, which would address important challenges that past administrations and Congress have failed to remedy for decades,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Creating a path to citizenship for the… Read More
Statement of NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Biden-Harris Domestic Policy Council Personnel Appointments
“The work of rebuilding our immigration system — into one that is smart, fair, and humane — will be one of the most important challenges facing the Biden-Harris administration,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “With the appointments of talented, respected leaders like Tyler Moran and… Read More
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