How does immigration help the economy? Immigrants make a significant impact on state and local economies. Learn more about the contributions immigrants make as workers, taxpayers and consumers.
Recent Features
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TESTIMONY
The reality at the U.S. southern border is complicated. Dive into the role and authority of the executive branch and immigration enforcement agencies.
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FACT SHEET
For generations, the United States has seen periodic cycles of migration. The arrival of high numbers of asylum seekers is a humanitarian protection management challenge, not a security challenge.