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Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins following outcome of Georgia Senate runoffs
Following the results of the George Senate runoffs, NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins issued the following statement: “For decades, there has always been an excuse not to fix our broken immigration system,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “It is now evident that the votes are there… Read More
2020 End Of Year Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we near the end of this unprecedented and challenging year, we want to thank you for your partnership and support. Despite a year like none other, we at New American Economy are proud of what we were able to accomplish. Here’s a… Read More
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Ohio business leaders will push for place-based immigration in 2021
The push for more immigration targeted to specific regional areas as a means to replace declining population while growing the workforce is one of the main focuses for Ohio Business for Immigration Solutions and other organizations. As Ohio’s 134th General Assembly and the 117th Congress prepare toconvene… Read More
New American Economy Statement on Recent Federal Court Ruling to Fully Reinstate DACA
Following a federal judge’s ruling regarding the DACA program on Friday, December 4, New American Economy issued the following statement: “We applaud Judge Garaufis’ recent decision ordering the Trump administration to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which will require the Department of Homeland… Read More
New American Economy Statement on President-Elect Biden Decision to Name Alejandro Mayorkas as New Head of DHS
Following President-Elect Biden’s announcement on Monday, November 23, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Repairing the damage done over the past four years to America’s legacy as a nation of immigrants will be one of the most challenging and important tasks facing the Biden administration on Day… Read More
2020 Mid-Year Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, This year, we have been met with unprecedented challenges. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life in communities across the country, the Trump administration has doubled down on its xenophobic rhetoric and policies–scapegoating the same immigrants who are playing an essential role in… Read More
New American Economy Statement on Trump Administration’s Suspension of Green Cards
In response to President Trump’s decision to suspend much of U.S. immigration for 60 days, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The President is rightly eager to get the economy moving again, but a 60-day suspension of green cards will only slow down that process and hurt… Read More
Immigration and Covid-19
Launched: March 26, 2020 Updated on September 24, 2020 to feature the critical role of immigrants in mental health and counseling services. In the lead up to the election in November 2020, we’re also crunching the numbers on how this year’s… Read More
Power of the Purse: The Contributions of Hispanic Americans
Every day, Jose Brito Bueno does special work, providing life-improving services to thousands of seniors and people with disabilities. Through the company he founded, WeCare, some of the most vulnerable residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are able to receive the precious in-home health care they need. This… Read More
New Americans in Middlesex County
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held $9.4 billion in spending power — 42.8 percent of the total spending power in the county — and contributed more than $4 billion in taxes in 2018. The report, New Americans in Middlesex County, was prepared in partnership… Read More
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