Press Releases
New Report Shows Immigrants in Northeast Indiana Paid $453.1 Million in Taxes and Held $1.3 Billion in Spending Power in 2024
Immigrants in Northeast Indiana contributed $3.7 million to the region’s GDP. Wabash County, IN, Nov 2 2026—A new report, Immigrants in Northeast Indiana, released on September 18th by the American Immigration Council—in partnership with Community Connections: A Wabash County Diversity Coalition underscores the crucial role… Read More
New Lawsuit Seeks Information About ICE’s Efforts to Restrict Public Access to Records
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 28, 2026 — The American Immigration Council, the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), and researcher Meghan Conley filed a lawsuit today seeking information about what ICE is telling local police and sheriffs about sharing immigration enforcement records with the public. The lawsuit, filed… Read More
In Major Setback for Due Process, Fifth Circuit Ruling Denies Immigrants the Opportunity to Challenge Their Detention
Oct 23 Friday, Washington DC — In response to today’s U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega, a case concerning noncitizens’ constitutional right to challenge their detention when they are held without access to a bond hearing, the American Immigration Council… Read More
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Policies Threatening Green Card Applicants with Family Separation
USCIS Policies Upend Decades of Practice, Penalizing Eligible Immigrants for Seeking Permanent Residence from Within the United States Boston — Immigrant families, workers, educators, unions, and immigrant rights organizations filed a lawsuit today, challenging two Trump-Vance administration policies that make it significantly harder or impossible for eligible… Read More
Fifth Circuit Hears Major Case Over Right to Challenge Immigration Detention
Case will determine whether longtime U.S. residents can be detained without a meaningful opportunity to ask a judge for release NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 2026 — On Thursday, September 24, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard arguments in a major case… Read More
New Report Shows Immigrants in Mecklenburg County Paid $2.6 Billion in Taxes and Held $7 Billion in Spending Power in 2024
Mecklenburg County, NC, September 18, 2026 – A new report, Immigrants in Mecklenburg County released today by the American Immigration Council—in partnership with the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte International Cabinet, and International House—underscores… Read More
New Data: U.S. Welcomes High-Skilled Workers, but Path to Permanent Residence Is Growing More Uncertain
Record Backlogs, Visa Shortages, and Increasing Scrutiny Are Straining the Employment-Based Immigration System WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18 — The United States continues to rely on high-skilled workers from around the world to stay globally competitive in key industries including technology, engineering, and health care. However, new data… Read More
As Federal Immigration Enforcement Expands, New Playbook Helps State and Local Leaders Respond
New co-branded platform equips state and local leaders with practical tools for responding when federal immigration enforcement affects communities NEW HAVEN, CT / WASHINGTON, DC — As cities, counties, and states navigate responding to the impact of federal immigration enforcement policies, the American Immigration Council (AIC) and… Read More
National Study: Only 1 in 4 Americans Believe They Can Influence Outcomes In Their Local Community
Washington, DC — Most Americans feel safe and comfortable in their communities, but only about one in four believe they have any real influence over how those communities are run, according to a new national study released today. The Center for Inclusion & Belonging at the American… Read More
Deaths During ICE Operations Expose the Dangers of Mass Deportation
Washington DC, July 15 – In response to reports of a third death taking place in connection to an ICE enforcement operation in just over a week, American Immigration Council policy director Nayna Gupta issued the following statement: “This cannot be dismissed as a series of unrelated tragedies. This is… Read More
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