Reports
Coalition Letter Calling for Implementation of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act provisions
The American Immigration Council and 13 other organizations urged USCIS to expand premium processing to ensure the agency remains solvent while efficiently and effectively adjudicating all immigration benefit applications and petitions. Read More
Building an Efficient and Humane Processing of Unaccompanied Children
The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the treatment of Unaccompanied Children at the Border and provide recommendation to ensure the creation of a unified humanitarian approach for all groups. Read More
Coalition Letter Calling on the Biden Administration to End MPP and Title 42
The Council condemned the Biden administration's expansion of MPP and continued use of Title 42 to turn away asylum seekers at the border. Read More
New Americans in the City of Los Angeles
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in the City of Los Angeles, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s… Read More
New Americans in Los Angeles County
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles County play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in Los Angeles County, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office… Read More
Government Funding Explained: The Appropriations Process & Immigration
This fact sheet aims to explain the basics of the federal government funding process, also known as appropriations, and show how it affects the world of immigration and immigration enforcement. Read More
CBP One: An Overview
CBP One is a mobile app developed to streamline interaction between travelers and CBP officers at ports of entry using technology which includes GPS tracking and facial recognition. However, it is unclear how this app and the data it collects will be used. Read More
Addressing the Needs of Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally affected vulnerable communities across the United States, including racial and ethnic minorities and immigrant groups. Many face severe challenges in meeting the essential needs of their families and handling mental health issues, both of which have been exacerbated by the prolonged stress and isolation… Read More
Council and AILA Submit Comment Supporting DACA Regulation with Certain Modifications
The Council and AILA submitted comments in support of a proposed rule for incorporating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) DACA into regulation. Read More
Council and Partners File Oversight Complaint on Violations of Due Process and Inhumane Conditions at Torrance County Detention Facility
The American Immigration Council, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), ACLU of New Mexico, Innovation Law Lab, and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild filed an oversight complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s(DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) and Office of the Inspector… Read More
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