By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com The New York State Governor’s recent deportation stance has ignited a wave of fear and confusion among various communities, political stakeholders, and immigrant advocacy groups. This reaction stems from several interconnected factors, including unexpected policy shifts, the historical context of New York’s immigration identity, conflicting […]
By Janet Howard, Journal Exclusive | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com New York City’s identity as a sanctuary city has been a core value for many of its residents, providing a shield for undocumented immigrants against aggressive federal immigration enforcement. However, recent developments suggest this long-standing commitment to immigrant protection may unravel. On […]
By Francisco I. Pedraza, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Alexey Pavlishak / shutterstock.com One of President Donald Trump’s major promises during the 2024 presidential campaign was to launch mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has said that, since January 2025, it is detaining and planning […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Robert P. Alvarez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Last week, we highlighted the high cost of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant obsessions and plans for indiscriminate mass deportations above all. Over the weekend, a USA Today story, “Thousands of DHS agents shift to deportation instead of drugs, weapons and human trafficking,” underscored the point […]
By Micaela McConnell, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Gints Ivuskans / 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. The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical financial support, food security, healthcare, and housing assistance. However, receiving public benefits can also impact an individual’s ability to adjust status, naturalize, or petition for family members under U.S. immigration laws. Understanding how federal and […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Yesterday, NBC News highlighted, “Trump’s border czar is ‘begging’ for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says,” highlighting comments from Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) ahead of hearings and a vote in the committee today and tomorrow on a […]
By Chris Opila, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / 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. Last week, President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]
Editorial credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / Shutterstock.com An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). This includes nonresident aliens, resident aliens, and undocumented […]
