Press Releases
As Colorado Considers “Seal of Biliteracy” Legislation, New Study Shows Increased Demand for Bilingual Employees in State Workforce
Denver, CO– As the Colorado legislature considers the bi-partisan Senate Bill 123, co-sponsored by Republican Sen. Kevin Priola and Democratic Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, on the creation of a state Seal of Biliteracy, New American Economy (NAE) released a study showing the growing demand for bilingual workers in the state. The Seal of Biliteracy… Read More
New Study Shows the Economic Power of Immigrants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Today, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Gary Toebben held a press conference to highlight the economic contributions of immigrants in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. The event marks the release of a New American… Read More
Immigrant Rights Groups File Class Action Suit Challenging Trump Administration’s “Muslim Ban”
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who have filed visa petitions for their immediate family members who are nationals of the seven countries. Read More
Statement on Executive Order on Refugees and Muslim Admissions
These actions will isolate America and make us all party to blatant and bigoted religious targeting. These actions also ignore the multi-layered processes the government already uses to screen and vet those seeking entry to the U.S., whether as a refugee, on a tourist visa, or another visa permitting entry. Read More
Statement on President Trump’s Executive Actions on Immigration
President Trump announced executive orders that are intended to follow through on campaign promises to build a wall and deport millions. Here's our response. Read More
Complaint Filed as Customs and Border Protection Turns Away Asylum Seekers
A coalition of immigrant and civil rights groups filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, last Friday and the Office of Inspector General, on behalf of numerous adult men and women, families and unaccompanied children who, over the past several months, were denied entry to the United States at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. Read More
Increased Diversity in Metropolitan Areas Results in Higher Wages for All Workers, Study Finds
New York, NY—Immigrants hail from a wider range of countries now than at any other point in U.S. history, and today, New American Economy released … Read More
Increased Diversity in Metropolitan Areas Results in Higher Wages for All Workers, Study Finds
New York, NY—Immigrants hail from a wider range of countries now than at any other point in U.S. history, and today, New American Economy released new research showing that a more diverse America benefits both high- and low-wage workers. The report—an analysis of data from the U.S. Read More
Federal Court Grants Nationwide Class Status in Suit to Protect Asylum Seekers
A federal court in Seattle has granted nationwide class action status to a case seeking to protect the rights of thousands of asylum seekers pursuing protection from persecution in their home countries. Read More
Council Statement on the End of NSEERS
This registry, known as the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS), was shown to be ineffective and had not been used for years. Read More
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