Reports

What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill? Immigration and Border Security Unpacked

H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” injects $170B into immigration enforcement, expanding detention, border wall funding, and imposing steep new fees on legal immigration. This analysis breaks down the bill’s sweeping impact. Read More

Transforming Together

Belonging is a powerful force linked to health, happiness, and productivity. Yet in today’s divided society, belonging remains fraught and fragile, with most Americans reporting feelings of non-belonging at work and in their communities. In 2022, the American Immigration Council’s Center for Inclusion and Belonging created the Belonging… Read More

Analysis of Trump’s New Travel Ban

Analysis of the June 4, 2025, proclamation imposing visa and travel restrictions on 19 countries. Read More

The 287(g) Program: An Overview

Through the 287(g) program, state and local police officers collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws. In the past, the 287(g) program has been costly for localities, has not focused on serious criminals, and has Read More

What’s in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill So Far?

Analysis of the immigration and border-related spending recommendations for reconciliation measures approved in the House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Armed Services Committees in FY 2025. Read More

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Residents in Texas

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role the Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) play in Texas’ labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy. Read More

Contributions of New Americans in Mid-Michigan

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in the mid-Michigan region play a crucial role as taxpayers, workers, consumers, and more. Read More

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New Mexico

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in New Mexico made up over 9.9 percent of the state’s healthcare workers despite accounting for only 9.1 percent of the population. The new report, The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New Mexico, highlights the contributions that immigrants… Read More