Press Releases
Advocates Seek Answers to Reports of Discriminatory Treatment of Black Immigrants in ICE Detention
The Council and Black Alliance for Just Immigration filed 10 FOIA requests to uncover what is happening inside immigration detention facilities and how ICE treats incarcerated Black immigrants in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Biden Administration Revising the Refugee Admissions Cap
Following the Biden Administration revising the annual refugee admissions cap, 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 a chance for them to build better lives for… Read More
U.S. Businesses Resolve Lawsuit Challenging USCIS’ Rejections of H-1B Petitions with a Start Date After October 1
Seven U.S. businesses dismissed their lawsuit against USCIS after the agency agreed to accept and adjudicate the H-1B nonimmigrant employment-based petitions previously rejected by the agency. Read More
New Report Examines the Biden Administration’s First 100 days on U.S. System of Legal Immigration
A new report released today by the American Immigration Council examines major changes to the U.S. system of legal immigration made by the Biden administration in its first 100 days in office. Read More
Advertising and Entertainment Pioneer PJ Pereira to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor advertising and entertainment pioneer PJ Pereira with its American Heritage Award. Read More
Haitian-American Novelist Edwidge Danticat to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor Haitian-American novelist and essayist Edwidge Danticat with its American Heritage Award. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the Introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act
Following the introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The new immigration bill from Senators Cornyn and Sinema shows that bipartisan solutions on this issue are possible,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “We hope the rest of the Senate… Read More
New Data Highlights the Economic Contributions of DREAMers in Major Texas Metros
Analysis confirms DACA-eligible residents pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes, wield billions in spending power annually in Texas metropolitan areas HOUSTON– Today, Texans for Economic Growth (TEG) and the Texas Opportunity Coalition (TOC) released new… Read More
Facts About the Current Situation at the Border
The nation has turned its attention to the current situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the rise in immigrant children in U.S. government custody. Much of the conversation has focused on a supposed surge in arrivals under the Biden administration, but the current increase began well before President Biden took office. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on passage of the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House
Following the House passing the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The bipartisan House majority that passed the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act today shows that there is will in both parties to… Read More
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