By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, 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. Early Friday morning, the Senate is expected to begin the process for passing a budget reconciliation bill, a somewhat obscure Congressional […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]
Editorial credit: Matt Gush / shutterstock.com The Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips document, published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), offers strategic guidance for noncitizens and their legal representatives in the face of heightened immigration enforcement. With the backdrop of aggressive immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration, the document provides practical steps for immigrants […]
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 […]