An Attack on Marriage to Foreigners Supreme Court’s Decision in Department of State v. Munoz

An Attack on Marriage to Foreigners Supreme Court’s Decision in Department of State v. Munoz

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Munoz underscores the tension between individual constitutional rights and the government’s authority over immigration policy. While the majority upheld the principle of consular non-reviewability, the dissent highlighted the human impact of such decisions, and the risks posed to fundamental liberties. Introduction In […]

Judge Strikes down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

Judge Strikes down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal judge in Texas issued a final […]

Biden Should Use his Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before he Leaves Office

Biden Should Use his Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before he Leaves Office

By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com he American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his successful bid for a second […]

Likely Impact of Trump 2.0 on Latin America and the Caribbean Migrants, Tariffs, China & Oil

Likely Impact of Trump 2.0 on Latin America and the Caribbean Migrants, Tariffs, China & Oil

By Ron Cheong |Photo by A.I. The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, with Republican control of the Senate and probably the House, is likely to bring sweeping, heavy-handed changes, staffing his Administration with like-minded people and purging professional staffing at government agencies, including the military, justice department, law […]

How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy

How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy

By Greg David, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com At last week’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump yet again pledged to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.” According to him, deporting millions of immigrants, including those who are undocumented and those who are here legally, will free up millions […]

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com  As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again under scrutiny. Immigrants who hold green cards (lawful permanent resident status) may find themselves vulnerable to shifting policies, increased enforcement, and the risk of deportation for infractions […]

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Photo Credit: IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On October 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Mayorkas was designating the country of Lebanon for […]

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

By Laila Khan, Immigration Impact| Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, or […]

Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering

Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering

By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups […]