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19 Collections of Migration-Related Research Abstracts and Links Available for Your Quick Reference
Learn about evidence-based policies and strategies to address human need, build strong communities, boost economic growth, promote immigrant integration, and preserve the American dream.
How does global migration impact local communities? What are the key challenges and opportunities? In an era of highly-charged debate on immigration, often based on fear and misinformation, what light can the research community shed on these questions?
This site provides digests of important research dealing with policy options and model practices designed to promote immigrant integration, intergroup understanding, economic revitalization, and organizational success.
More than 2,000 abstracts (with links to the full studies) have been grouped into 19 topical collections listed on the navigation bar. The Portal also provides links to commentary and selected media coverage of interest to our readers. See below for latest additions.
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August 27, 2026
ICE Arrests Soar as People With No Criminal Record Are Increasingly Targeted
Albert Sun & Allison McCann, The New York Times
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August 21, 2026
Restricting legal immigration won’t fix America’s immigration system
Scott Preston, Michigan Advance
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August 19, 2026
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August 18, 2026
Trump Officials Now Restricting All Legal Immigration Categories
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August 15, 2026
Here is our way forward on immigration
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August 12, 2026
Second Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for most immigrants who had it
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August 8 2026
Why the Republican Utah governor says ‘now’s the time’ for immigration reform
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
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August 8, 2026
‘It’s been chaotic’: Trump’s immigration crackdown prompts worries from industry groups
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August 2, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Latino Americans Are in Shock. Can Democrats Finally Do Something?
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July 16, 2026
Immigration courts running like ‘deportation machine’
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July 13, 2026
The Population Bust is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Is Prepared For
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July 12, 2026
U.S. employers Told to Fire Thousands of Immigrants with TPS status
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July 10, 2026
One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
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June 29, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court just put the lives of 1.3 million immigrants in danger
Heba Gowayed, The Guardian
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June 27, 2026
As Supreme Court expands Trump’s immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline
Brian Mann, WNYC
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June 23, 2026
Judge vacates Trump policy allowing arrests at immigration courts
Aaron Pellish, Politico
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“Current immigration policies are mismatched with market forces and demographic realities. These mismatches have led to serious dysfunctions in the immigration system — from illegal migration to untenable backlogs and an overreliance on temporary visas for long-term employment situations. Sustaining the growth of the U.S. labor force and avoiding the accumulation of new unauthorized immigrant populations will require deep reforms to the U.S. immigration system…”
Muzaffar Chishti et al, “Rethinking the U.S. Legal Immigration System: A Policy Road Map,” Migration Policy Institute, 14.
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Report provides a detailed analysis of the entire undocumented immigrant population in the U.S., including countries of origin, places of settlement, work experience, and their 14 million legally present family members
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Paper urges the passage of immigration reform designed to create flexible legal pathways to fill growing labor-market needs – a reform which, if done effectively, would reduce incentives for unauthorized migration and maintain continued border control
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Report finds that recent reductions in U.S. immigration will likely lead to negative economic consequences for many years to come, even if immigrant arrivals return to previous levels
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Analyzing the entrepreneurial success of immigrants, report finds that immigrants account for 21% of all business owners in the U.S., despite comprising only 14% of the population
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Guide prepared to help immigrant parents threatened with deportation to maintain the safety and security of their children Read More
Study examines how states can advance economic growth by removing barriers for immigrants, including reforming occupational licensing and improving accesss to workforce training and services
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Paper reviews the labor market characteristics of immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) compared to workers with permanent legal status
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Report published giving detailed information about the ca. 3.1 million immigrants living in New York City
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Report argues that immigration enforcement and deportation should be considered a serious health issue with dire consequences for undocumented immigrants, as well as family members, and larger communities
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Paper argues that artificial intelligence can serve as a buffer against the political manipulation of immigration and some of the worst tendencies of immigration decision-making
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Report seeks to replace fear-based narratives with evidence showing migration’s economic, social, and democratic benefits
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Report evaluates the first five years of the global Mayors Migration Council (MMC) which has encouraged city leaders around the world to fill a gap in global migration governance
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Report explains how the Trump administration has turned to little-used wartime and national security laws, like the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, to expand immigration enforcement powers in unprecedented ways
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Study finds that immigrants have lower crime victimization rates than U.S.-born people, suggesting that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes themselves
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Paper examines all flaws and problems associated with the E-Verify immigrant employment authorization program resulting in only 14 percent of U.S.employers participating in the program
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Report argues that the Trump administration’s opposition to legal immigration is undermining innovation and damaging the American economy
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