Press Releases
Statement from NAE Executive Director on Senate’s Budget Resolution
Following Senate Democrats unveiling their budget framework, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Throughout the course of the pandemic, Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers have been a lifeline — caring for the sick, keeping our food supply chain in tact, and taking on… Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Confirmation of Ur Jaddou
Following the confirmation of Ur Jaddou as director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, New American Economy issued the following statement: “NAE applauds the confirmation this week of Ur Jaddou to lead the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services at a pivotal moment,” said Jeremy Robbins,… Read More
New American Economy Statement on the Introduction of the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act
Following Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s (D-CA) introduction of a new bill, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Immigrants are more likely to start a business than the rest of the population, making them essential job creators and a crucial piece of a successful U.S. economy,” said Executive Director… Read More
New Report Shows Immigrants and Refugees in the City of Spokane Paid Over $116 Million in Taxes and Held $307 Million in Spending Power in 2019
SPOKANE, WA – A new report released today by New American Economy (NAE), in partnership with the City of Spokane and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, underscores the critical role that immigrants in Spokane are playing in filling the… Read More
Congress Must Ensure a Permanent Solution for Dreamers
U.S. Judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern District of Texas ordered the Biden administration to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on DACA Ruling
Following Judge Hanen’s ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, New American Econonmy issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling on the DACA case underscores the need for Congress to pass a DREAM Act now,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Dreamers are part of… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on DACA Ruling
Following Judge Hanen’s ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, New American Econonmy issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling on the DACA case underscores the need for Congress to pass a DREAM Act now,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Dreamers are… Read More
AG Garland Restores Judges’ Discretion to Manage an Overburdened Docket
Attorney General Merrick Garland today restored immigration judges’ ability to administratively close deportation cases. Read More
New Report Shows Immigrants in Mercer County Paid Over $1.3 Billion in Taxes and Held $2.8 Billion in Spending Power in 2019
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A new report released today by New American Economy (NAE), in partnership with the New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Mercer County, underscores the critical role… Read More
Lawsuit Seeks to Advance Public Understanding of ICE and CBP Enforcement Operations and Practices
The American Immigration Council filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against DHS and its two primary immigration enforcement agencies requesting information about the obscure network of databases, information systems, and data sharing methods that are largely shielded from public view. Read More
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