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Immigration Policy Center

Report: Immigrants a growing segment of S.C. population

Published on Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A report conducted by the Immigration Policy Center based in Washington, D.C., shows that immigrants make a substantial impact on South Carolina.

Published in the Charleston Regional Business Journal

DHS Wants Your Input (Sort of)

Published on Mon, Sep 07, 2009

It sounded like a good idea. In this interactive age, the Department of Homeland Security wanted to take advantage of an easy way to get public feedback on its policies by implementing a Web-based system where users can share their opinions and ideas with the agency.

Published in the Washington Independent

Should U.S. citizenship be automatic for U.S.-born?

Published on Tue, Sep 15, 2009

The issue of birthright citizenship is reaching a fever pitch, as groups on both sides of the immigration debate battle out the possibility of an immigration overhaul.

Published in the Orange County Register

Immigrants now make up more than 4 percent of S.C. population

Published on Fri, Sep 18, 2009

Immigrants make up more than 4 percent of South Carolina's population, according to census figures, and Latinos and Asians have a significant effect on the state’s economy.

Published in the Independent Mail

Nevada's Newest Arrivals

Released on Mon, Jan 14, 2008

Both the immigration debate and the immigrant vote will likely play a role in the upcoming Nevada caucus.

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Politics and Power: Immigration, Latino Voters, and the Texas Primary

Released on Wed, Feb 20, 2008

Texas is one of the three delegate-rich states remaining to vote in the presidential primaries. On March 4, all eyes will be on Texas—in part, to see the impact of the large Latino electorate in this important primary. Record-breaking turnout of Latino primary voters in states as disparate as California, Connecticut and Missouri portend an important role for Latinos voting in the upcoming Texas primary where they constitute 22.4 percent of the registered voters in Texas. Read on to learn more about the influence of Latinos and immigrants in the Lone Star state.

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Fast Facts on Immigration in the "Super Tuesday" States

Released on Tue, Jan 29, 2008

The impact of Latinos and immigrants in the voting booths and on state coffers will get increased attention as "Super Tuesday" approaches. Poll after poll shows that a candidate’s stand on immigration and the tone of the immigration debate are important to Latinos.

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Florida's Foreign Born - Important to the Economy and the Electorate

Released on Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Florida's recent arrivals and established foreign born communities both play an important role in the state's economy and make up an increasing percentage of the electorate.

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The Facts Behind the Rhetoric in Congress

Released on Wed, Mar 12, 2008

This week, Immigration OnPoint highlights three new documents that provide policymakers and advocates with facts that are relevant to the current debate in Congress.

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The Impact of "Quick Fixes" on U.S. Citizens and the Economy

Released on Wed, Mar 26, 2008

Proposals regarding employment verification for all workers – foreign- and U.S.-born alike – are gathering steam in Congress. IPC’s new OnPoint documents highlight the impact recently proposed immigration enforcement tools would have on U.S. citizens, authorized workers, and the economy.

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