Reports
The Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Border Security
Federal spending on immigration enforcement has topped half a trillion dollars since DHS was founded in 2003, and Congress keeps adding more. This fact sheet tracks that spending, the human and economic fallout of the current mass deportation campaign, and the wide funding gap between enforcement agencies and the immigration courts that decide these cases. Read More
Undocumented Students in U.S. Higher Education
This fact sheet looks at the population of undocumented students in higher education institutions across the country. Read More
Immigrants in Arlington County
New data shows immigrants in Arlington County contributed $979 million in taxes, held $2.3 billion in spending power, and supported key industries in 2024. Read More
Curtailing the Ability to Work
Recent federal policy changes under the Trump administration could restrict work authorization for immigrants, asylum seekers, TPS holders, parolees, and DACA recipients. Read More
The Use of Parole Under Immigration Law
Parole under immigration law is very different than in the criminal justice context. In the immigration context, parole facilitates certain individuals’ entry into and permission to temporarily remain in the United States. This overview explains how parole requests are considered, who may qualify, and what parole programs exist. Read More
The Belonging Barometer 2026
What We Learned About Belonging in America’s Communities The Belonging Barometer was first used in 2021, revealing one clear finding: belonging at the local level was consistently lower than in other areas of life. That pattern raised important questions. In this most recent Belonging Barometer National Survey, we explored… Read More
2026 Mid-Year Impact Snapshot
The first half of 2026 has brought continued instability for immigrant communities across the country. Expanding detention, rapidly shifting enforcement policies, and growing barriers to asylum and other humanitarian protections have left many individuals and families navigating profound uncertainty, often with little access to support or due process. In response, the… Read More
New Americans in the Akron-Canton Region
New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role immigrants play in Ohio’s labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy. The new report was prepared in partnership with Ohio Business for Immigration Solutions, a statewide 100+ member business coalition powered by the American Immigration Council, and the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance (ACAA). The report focuses on… Read More
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview
This fact sheet provides an overview of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and prior attempts to dismantle the initiative, as well as its current status. Read More
What’s in the Secure America Act?
Congress passed the Secure America Act in June 2026, allocating $69.5 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through 2029 using the reconciliation process. The law dramatically expands federal immigration enforcement funding while limiting congressional oversight and bypassing the traditional appropriations process. Read More
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