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The Unauthorized Immigrant Population Expands amid Record U.S.-Mexico Border...

The U.S. unauthorized immigrant population stood at 13.7 million as of mid-2023. The result of strong U.S. economic recovery from the pandemic and displacement in Latin America, the increase in the...

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Venezuelan Immigrants in the United States

The Venezuelan immigrant population in the United States has grown quickly, amid a spiraling economic and political crisis in Venezuela that resulted in the exodus of millions of Venezuelans, most...

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Inmigrantes venezolanos en Estados Unidos

La población de inmigrantes venezolanos en Estados Unidos ha crecido rápidamente en los últimos años, en medio de la creciente crisis económica y política en Venezuela. Aproximadamente la mitad de los...

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Norway: Rising Immigration in a Welfare State

Norway has transformed from a historically homogeneous society to one where one-fifth of residents are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Economic opportunities, a strong welfare state, and...

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Policy Paradox: How Robust Host-Country Support for Ukrainian Refugees Can...

European governments hosting Ukrainian refugees have an opportunity to craft policies that deepen local inclusion while also fortifying Ukrainians if they seek to return home. By prioritizing...

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Visual Portrayals of Migrants as Threats or Victims Are Reductive—But Can...

When organizations, governments, and journalists need a visual image depicting irregular and humanitarian migration, they usually choose from one of two options: Portraying migrants as threats or as...

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Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United...

Find essential statistics about U.S. immigration, immigrants, and the immigration system today and throughout history. This perennially popular article compiles the latest available data on the size...

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Climate Change, Migration & Conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan

In Afghanistan and Pakistan, disasters and other repercussions of climate change come on top of years of conflict, which have left countless numbers of people unable to adapt to changing conditions. In...

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Long Marginalized, Roma Displaced from Ukraine Have Faced Further Exclusion

While millions of Ukrainians have sought refuge across Europe since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, not every displaced person has been welcomed equally. Displacement has come...

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Immigration Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Second Term

Top analysts will assess the most consequential immigration actions taken during the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, detail the litigation picture, and analyze some of the early...

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Can Innovation Help Blunt the Impact of Foreign Aid Cuts on Migration...

The termination of what MPI estimates is up to $2.3 billion in yearly U.S. foreign aid earmarked for migration and displacement projects leaves a vast gap that other international donors are unlikely...

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Severe Repression in Eritrea Has Prompted Decades of Exodus

Eritreans account for a disproportionately large share of the world’s refugees. But fleeing the harshly repressive country is rarely easy. This article provides a primer on the situation in Eritrea and...

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Migration Governance in Unsettled Times: How Policymakers Can Plan for...

Even as advanced economies with aging populations are increasingly reliant on immigrant workers, concerns have grown about how immigration could affect the cost of living and public infrastructure,...

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In First 100 Days, Trump 2.0 Has Dramatically Reshaped the U.S. Immigration...

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has issued a flurry of actions that represent the most sweeping immigration policy changes in decades, reshaping enforcement, border security, legal...

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Supporting Migrants Returning to Fragile Contexts: Lessons from Iraq and...

Speakers from organizations that support returning migrants in Iraq, Somalia, and other fragile environments explore challenges in designing and delivering reintegration support in these settings and...

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Why Colombians’ Unease about Venezuelan Immigration Has Not Led to New...

While most Colombians say the influx of migrants from Venezuela over the past decade harms their country, this opinion does not necessarily lead to support for more immigration restrictions. As this...

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Immigration Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Second Term

Top analysts assess the most consequential immigration actions taken during the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, detail the litigation picture, and analyze some of the early effects of...

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Climate Displacement Can Permanently Hamper Children’s Education and Imperil...

Children and youth who are displaced by climate events face unique barriers to accessing and completing school. Children comprise a disproportionately large share of the world’s forcibly displaced...

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Supporting Migrants Returning to Fragile Contexts: Lessons from Iraq and Somalia

Speakers from organizations that support returning migrants in Iraq, Somalia, and other fragile environments explore challenges in designing and delivering reintegration support in these settings and...

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Facing New Migration Realities: U.S.-Mexico Relations and Shared Interests

No country has been more critical to U.S. border enforcement than Mexico, with Mexican policies central to reductions in irregular border arrivals witnessed since the start of 2024. As the United...

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