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Immigrants and Immigration

For housing authorities, "public charge" expected to sow confusion and add administrative costs

The administration's proposed changes to immigration policy are already affecting some immigrant and noncitizen families who rely on housing assistance.
Immigrants and Immigration

“Public charge” could lead to fewer immigrants—and taxpayers—contributing to the US economy

Immigrants and their children are expected to make up a greater share of our labor force in the coming decades.
Immigrants and Immigration

By targeting SNAP, the expanded “public charge” rule could worsen food insecurity

Some immigrant applicants who use SNAP to feed their families could be deemed a public charge and denied admission to the US.
Immigrants and Immigration

Could “public charge” reduce public preschool participation among immigrant families?

A proposed rule would negatively weigh several factors in the immigration admissions process, including participation in Medicaid or SNAP.
Immigrants and Immigration

Expanding state and local preschool programs to support immigrant families

Opening preschool to all children who speak languages other than English would lead to 3,200 new low-income preschoolers.
Immigrants and Immigration

What a new dataset can (and can’t) reveal about refugees in America

Despite limitations, Annual Survey of Refugees should yield valuable insights into refugee resettlement.
Immigrants and Immigration

Expanding the “public charge” rule jeopardizes the well-being of immigrants and citizens

A draft rule would require immigration officials to forecast an applicant's future reliance on public benefits.
Immigrants and Immigration

Immigrant workers play key roles in local economies and merit investment

Are immigrants getting the skills they need to advance their careers, unlock better wages, and meet employer demand?
Immigrants and Immigration

Years of tightening immigration enforcement paved the way to “zero tolerance”

Immigrant families who cross the border are now targeted by federal criminal law, rather than the civil immigration system.
Immigrants and Immigration

Current policies show that family preservation is a fundamental American value

The policy of family separation was in direct contrast with other policies that acknowledge the importance of preserving families.

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