RAISE Act: Global panel of scholars explains ‘merit-based’ immigration
As Congress takes up the issue of immigration, we turned to our global network of scholars to get their perspective on how points systems work.
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How ‘dreamers’ and green card lottery winners strengthen the US economy
Trump's decision to end the DACA program, as well as his support for a bill that would drastically curb legal immigration, would hurt the US workers he says he's trying to help.
Hurricanes drive immigration to the US
Data reveal how hurricanes affect migration, and what it means for US immigration policy.
Post-DACA: How Congress can replace Obama’s program and make it even better
Congress has an opportunity to build on DACA's success. An immigration expert explains how.
How DACA affected the mental health of undocumented young adults
Research shows that for many young people, discovering they were undocumented led to significant mental distress. After DACA they found peace of mind.
Massachusetts executed two Italian immigrants 90 years ago: Why the global fallout still matters
At a time when anti-immigrant sentiment was widespread, the Sacco and Vanzetti trial starkly divided American opinion and stirred up a violent backlash around the world.
With better data, we can help set refugees up for success
Instead of focusing only on crime, the government can help set refugees up for success by collecting data on what's working and what's not in the integration process.
Undocumented youth divided over how to fight back against Trump immigration clampdown
For some activists, focusing on young 'Dreamers' excludes others affected by immigration controls.
Arpaio pardon could encourage more civil rights violations
Pardoning a man who has illegally used racial profiling to round up Latinos could send a message to law enforcement that aggressive tactics are OK by the president.
US and Mexico immigration: Portraits of Guatemalan refugees in limbo
Joint border security measures between the US and Mexico have created a tough situation for those who fled violence back home decades ago.
Before Trump, Mexicans really liked the US
Can the U.S. recover its once positive image among Mexicans? Trade, immigration and cultural ties stand to suffer.
Central American gangs like MS-13 were born out of failed anti-crime policies
Trump's plans to crack down on immigration could create the same conditions that led to MS-13's birth and expansion.
How crossing the US-Mexico border became a crime
Trump's administration plans to ramp up prosecution of unauthorized border crossings. Here's the story of how it became illegal in the first place.
Will Congress fund Trump’s border wall with Mexico? 5 essential reads
Trump has threatened a showdown over funding his proposed barrier between the U.S. and Mexico. Our experts offer a primer – from a history of walls to costs.
Does cooperating with ICE harm local police? What the research says
You often hear police express a concern that their jobs will become more difficult if they are forced to work with ICE. We look at the evidence.
How immigration detention compares around the world
Rights and living conditions vary depending where immigrants are detained.
Is the US immigration court system broken?
The system is backlogged and inefficient. Trump's commitment to strict immigration enforcement will likely make the problem worse.
San Francisco is using a Montana sheriff’s playbook to sue Trump on sanctuary cities
Twenty years ago, a sheriff won a lawsuit against a federal gun control law. Today, San Francisco is betting the same argument for state's rights will stop Trump from defunding sanctuary cities.
The rise of anti-immigrant attitudes, violence and nationalism in Costa Rica
While Costa Ricans pride their country for being an oasis of stability in Latin America, the nation has struggled with restrictive laws and social attitudes toward immigrants from Nicaragua.
Educating children in Guatemala before they decide to migrate to the US border
Young people from Central America continue to cross the U.S. border. Can programs funded by humanitarian assistance targeting root causes of migration help?
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Professor of Anthropology, The Ohio State University
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Professor of Sociology and Program Head, New York University
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Dean and Professor of Public Interest Law and Chicana/o Studies, University of California, Davis
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Associate Professor, History and African-American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Liberal Arts Research Professor of Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science and U.S.-Mexican Relations, Emeritus, University of California, San Diego
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Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
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Alex Reilly is a Friend of The Conversation.
Deputy Dean and Director of the Public Law and Policy Research Unit, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in International Politics, University of Birmingham
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Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Auckland
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Associate Professor of Finance, UNSW
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Director of the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study
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Associate Professor, PK-12 Leadership & Policy, University of Missouri-Columbia
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