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About 48% of Latino US citizens fear deportation for themselves, their loved ones or their communities. That's up from 41% in 2007.
Many women, Muslims and members of oppressed castes in India lack government-issued ID. Yet these documents may soon be required to prove their citizenship.
On Nov. 12, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Data released under FOIA shows that ICE is encountering more US citizens and more women.
Demographers have figured out a simple and effective way to estimate the number of unauthorized immigrants – even without information on citizenship.
The 1929 immigration measure has become a focal point due to Trump’s crackdown on undocumented people, including families.
Other countries have tried linking migration to foreign policy before – it needs to be a credible and capable threat to work.
On July 24, 1847, Mormon leader Brigham Young and 146 followers entered Salt Lake City to escape persecution. This history has implications today.
This tradition is so strong in the US that all lawyers are encouraged to volunteer at least 50 hours of pro bono service per year.
Public opinion data on immigration show support across parties and ideologies on a key immigration issue over time.
A researcher takes a closer look at the millions of unauthorized workers who play an essential role in the U.S. economy – and why they matter.
An expert explains why a recent plan to include a question about citizenship in the 2020 census is unjust, both for citizens and noncitizens.
Scholars have you covered on all sides of the 'Dreamers' issue, with solid research to boot.
Conservatives on migration claim that allowing the DACA recipients to stay shows disrespect for the law. The moral principles that underlie the American legal system, however, tell a different story.
Scholars have you covered on all sides of the 'Dreamers' issue, with solid research to boot.
A scholar counts the winners and losers in Trump's immigration proposal.
If they pass a deal on DACA, it's a win for both sides of the aisle and thousands of ‘Dreamers,’ but a loss for millions of undocumented immigrants.
While comprehensive immigration reform may be out of reach, giving immigrants who came to the US as children citizenship not only has broad political support but makes economic sense too.
A look back at how one of the most divisive issues of the Trump campaign played out during the first year of his presidency.
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