Just the Facts

Many people assume that their family immigrated to the U.S. legally, or did it “the right way.”  In most cases, this statement does not reflect the fact that the U.S. immigration system was very different when their families arrived, and that their families might not have been allowed to enter had today’s laws been in effect.  In some cases, claiming that a family came “legally” is simply inaccurate—undocumented immigration has been a reality for generations.

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Published On: Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Download File

States need to create practical, workable solutions, and denying undocumented immigrants licenses is simply bad public policy.

Published On: Tue, Jan 01, 2008 | Download File

As the campaign season rolls onward and the intensity of the debate escalates, five recurring myths must be dispelled to clear the way for honest dialogue.

Published On: Thu, Jan 01, 2009 | Download File

This document addresses how the issue of immigration is being addressed by candidates, and what impact it has had on elections.

Published On: Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Download File

Examines the growing electoral clout of New Americans: naturalized immigrants and the U.S.-born children of immigrants raised during the current era of immigration that began in 1965.

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Published On: Mon, Nov 03, 2008 | Download File

Includes information on the DREAM Act's requirements and its current status.

Published On: Sat, Dec 01, 2007 | Download File

Biographies of student who would benefit from the passage of DREAM.

Published On: Sat, Dec 01, 2007 | Download File

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in California.

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Published On: Fri, Jul 31, 2009 | Download File

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Illinois.

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Published On: Tue, Aug 11, 2009 | Download File

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in New York.

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Published On: Tue, Aug 11, 2009 | Download File