Policy Center

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Name: Policy Center
Date registered: June 9, 2009
URL: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org

Biography

The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council. IPC's mission is to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through its research and analysis, IPC provides policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on U.S. society. IPC reports and materials are widely disseminated and relied upon by press and policy makers. IPC staff regularly serves as experts to leaders on Capitol Hill, opinion-makers and the media. IPC, formed in 2003 is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office.

Latest posts

  1. In Heart of Texas, Sheriff Takes Heat for Honoring Immigration Detainers — May 9, 2012
  2. Young, Professional DREAMers Deserve Recognition — April 19, 2012
  3. Happy Holidays from All of Us at Immigration Impact! — December 22, 2011
  4. UPDATE: American Heritage Dictionary Responds to “Anchor Baby” Definition Criticism — December 3, 2011
  5. What’s the Value of Keeping Undocumented Youth in the Shadows? — August 9, 2011

Most commented posts

  1. Obama’s Controversial Two-Step Moves in Direction of Immigration Reform — 51 comments
  2. Congress Flexes Muscle for Broader Immigration Reform with DREAM Act — 25 comments
  3. Rep. Gutierrez to Introduce Immigration Reform Bill December 15 — 22 comments
  4. Arpaio Only One Smiling in Maricopa County — 7 comments
  5. Mexicans Choosing to Weather Economic Storm in Home Country — 6 comments

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Jun
28

Senate Hearing on DREAM Act Emphasizes Need for Relief

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June 28, 2011

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Today, the U.S. Senate held its first ever hearing on the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Witnesses such as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. Clifford Stanley, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, testified to an overflowing Senate hearing room. The …

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Jun
02

Hill Update: House Considers Immigration Amendments in Appropriations Bill

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June 2, 2011

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This week, the House of Representatives is considering the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, H.R 2017—which is, of course, a golden opportunity for lawmakers to attempt to tack on immigration amendments. As of today, 19 immigration and border related amendments were filed. The House agreed to eight of the amendments and rejected two.

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May
26

SCOTUS E-Verify Ruling No Bellwether for Fate of SB1070

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May 26, 2011

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By Mary Giovagnoli and Melissa Crow Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding Arizona’s law requiring employers to use E-verify or risk losing their business licenses will, like all Supreme Court decisions, take some time to digest. What’s surprising, however, is how quickly some are already jumping to the conclusion that today’s decision signals how the Supreme …

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May
25

White House Immigration Blueprint a Starting Point

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May 25, 2011

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Speeches, even those delivered by the President of the United States, can be forgotten fairly quickly. Following the El Paso immigration speech from two weeks ago, the White House is attempting to sustain a buzz by sending other members of the President’s cabinet and White House officials out to give speeches and hold roundtables across …

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May
11

Senator Durbin Re-Introduces DREAM Act on Heels of President’s Immigration Speech

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May 11, 2011

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Today, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Harry Reid (D-NV) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) re-introduced the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or “DREAM Act,” which would provide a pathway to legal status for the thousands of undocumented students who graduate from high school each year (the companion bill in the House was also introduced …

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May
09

How U.S. Integration Policies Stack up Against Other Countries

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May 9, 2011

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Today, immigration policy analysts discussed the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX)—a survey which measures the immigration and integration policies of 31 nations—as well as the survey’s implications for integration policy in the U.S. Overall, the U.S ranked 9th out of the 31 countries surveyed, but first in terms of its strong anti-discrimination laws and protections. …

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Apr
28

DHS Removes Countries from Special Registration List, But Leaves Door Open for Future Placements

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April 28, 2011

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This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will remove all countries from the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). Previously, nonimmigrant travelers from Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, …

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Apr
21

By the Numbers: How the FY 2011 Budget Impacts Immigration

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April 21, 2011

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After the threat of a government shutdown last week, Congress finally managed to approve a budget that will keep the government running through the 2011 fiscal year. Included in that budget, however, are a host of cuts that will impact immigrants and immigration programming in the fiscal year to come. As policy experts and economists …

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Apr
13

Two Years Under the Obama Administration, How Does DHS Measure Up?

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April 13, 2011

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Nearly two years ago, expectations ran high as President Obama took office and Secretary Napolitano took the reins of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In review of DHS’s first year under the Obama Administration, the Immigration Policy Center (IPC) found that while many promising changes were initiated, few were successful due to limiting political …

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Apr
11

Tuition Equity Legislation for Undocumented Students Picks Up Speed

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April 11, 2011

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Updated 04/12/11: The State of Maryland is well on its way to making higher education accessible to undocumented students, as both houses passed the Maryland DREAM Act and Governor O’Malley has pledged to sign into law. Last Friday, Maryland’s House of Delegate passed an in-state tuition bill (HB 470) by a vote of 74-66. On …

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