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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.
Immigrants and Immigration

ICE worksite raids are back. Here’s what we know about them

Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 97 immigrants at a meat processing plant in Bean Station, TN.
Immigrants and Immigration

Changing immigration policies may prevent human trafficking survivors from seeking help and justice

Interviews with 80 survivors of human trafficking reveal their steps to accessing justice and the barriers standing in the way.
Immigrants and Immigration

The debate versus the reality of refugees in the US

Policy conversations should be informed by the real experiences of refugees in communities across the country.
Immigrants and Immigration

Five reasons the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census is detrimental to its goal

The introduction of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census puts government data and our democracy at risk.
Immigrants and Immigration

Immigrant parents shouldn’t have to choose between their dream of permanent residency and meeting their children’s basic needs

Draft regulations would penalize immigrant parents who enroll children in social programs.
Immigrants and Immigration

Justifications for slashing family-based visas are not supported by evidence

Immigration reform should be based on evidence and an appreciation for immigrants’ contributions to the country.
Immigrants and Immigration

Exploring the costs and benefits of immigrants through a local lens

Working on a recent podcast episode gave Urban researchers the opportunity to delve into the nuances of one community.

Resilience in the Face of Disaster

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Resilience in the Face of Disaster

When disaster strikes, we need inclusive plans grounded in evidence on what works.

The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

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The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

The decennial Census will gather the most complete picture of America of the past 10 years, but its accuracy is in jeopardy.

Behind the Numbers at the Urban Institute

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Behind the Numbers at the Urban Institute

Structural Racism in America

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Structural Racism in America

Public policies, institutional practices, and cultural narratives perpetuate our country's racial inequalities. 

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