The Trump Administration Moves to Reinstate Restrictions on Legal Immigration Proposed in First Term

The Trump Administration Moves to Reinstate Restrictions on Legal Immigration Proposed in First Term

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com As we continue to see sweeping changes to immigration enforcement inside the United States, the Trump administration has also begun taking steps to restrict immigration to the United States. Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration announced that it was intending to bring back multiple […]

ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood

ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood

By American Immigration Council Staff, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / 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. Chicago has been bracing for immigration raids since the presidential inauguration, following […]

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 […]