On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Important Contributions of Immigrant Women in the American Workforce

On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Important Contributions of Immigrant Women in the American Workforce

By Anna Shepperson | Immigration Impact Since its conception in 1977, International Women’s Day has evolved into a global celebration highlighting women’s achievements and the challenges they face. The holiday’s origins can be traced back to the women’s suffrage and labor movements in the early 20th century – predominantly those led by women in the workforce.  Along with U.S.-born […]

Memo: Making Sense of Latest Immigration Polling and Public Opinion

Memo: Making Sense of Latest Immigration Polling and Public Opinion

By America’s Voice While the salience of immigration has increased, and Americans are concerned about maintaining an orderly border, the majority of the public is open to a “both/and” approach. They support a broader set of immigration solutions that pair border security and an orderly asylum process with continued support for legal immigration, citizenship for […]

The State of Texas Isn’t Just Creating Chaos and Cruelty at the Border—It’s Trying to Break the Things That Work

The State of Texas Isn’t Just Creating Chaos and Cruelty at the Border—It’s Trying to Break the Things That Work

Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com By Dara Lind | March 1, 2024 | Immigration Impact For decades, the Catholic nonprofit Annunciation House has worked to support migrants in El Paso, Texas. It’s provided shelter, food and services to countless people who have just arrived in the United States—many of whom have been released […]

Adams Calls for Change to New York City’s Sanctuary City Laws in Harshest Statement Yet

Adams Calls for Change to New York City’s Sanctuary City Laws in Harshest Statement Yet

Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com By Emily Ngo | Politico NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams wants migrants “suspected” of major crimes turned over to federal immigration officials — a proposal that would curtail New York’s sanctuary city policy. His call for a rollback of the rules — his clearest criticism yet of laws […]

Gov. Hochul Welcomes Possible Biden Executive Action on Immigration

Gov. Hochul Welcomes Possible Biden Executive Action on Immigration

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Kevin Frey | February 23, 2024 | Spectrum News NY1 Gov. Kathy Hochul is welcoming the prospect of President Joe Biden taking executive action on immigration. Hochul, who spoke to Spectrum News while at the White House Friday, simultaneously offered criticism of congressional Republicans. Just weeks ago, a […]

Attorney General James Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Children from Harmful Effects of Asthma and Allergy Drug Singulair

Attorney General James Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Children from Harmful Effects of Asthma and Allergy Drug Singulair

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to address the potential dangers of the asthma and allergy drug montekulast, known by the brand name Singulair. Singulair has been linked to harmful behavioral and mental health issues among children who use the drug […]

Refugees and Asylum Seekers Generate Billions of Dollars More Than They Cost the U.S. Government

Refugees and Asylum Seekers Generate Billions of Dollars More Than They Cost the U.S. Government

By Karen Aho | Immigration Impact A report released this month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that refugees and asylees have generated tens of billions of dollars more in local, state, and federal tax revenues over the last 15 years than they have cost in direct government services—ultimately representing a net […]