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DACA

Scholar Spotlight: Tom K. Wong

This week, we highlight Tom K. Wong, who worked with civic organizations UnitedWeDream, Center for American Progress, and the National Immigration Law...
Immigration

Experts Available: Immigration Bills and Family Separation

For expert on the immigration bill up for a vote in the House of Representatives and family seperation, these scholars are available to comment...
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No Jargon Episode 81: On Tyranny

In the 1900s, dictators rose to power across Europe as democracies fell to fascists and communists. On a recent episode of No Jargon, Snyder argues...
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What Trump Means for Immigration

For more information, contact the authors: Tanya Golash-Boza ​ [email protected] (209) 205-6179 Anna On Ya Law [email protected] (815) 546-0309...
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The Supreme Court’s Immigration Impasse

“The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided court.” With these nine words about the United States v. Texas case, the Supreme Court halted...
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How Young Immigrants, Communities, and States Benefit from President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The Obama administration has instituted limited benefits for undocumented youth brought to this country as children – but legal battles in Texas have...
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SSN Scholars Win New Carnegie Fellowships

Three SSN members – Mala Htun, Patricia Sullivan, and Daniel Tichenor – are among 32 scholars just named as inaugural Andrew Carnegie Fellows. Each...
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SSN Forum on the Immigration Impasse

Immigration reform is supported by businesses, churches, and most voters. In 2013 the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan reforms, but the GOP-led House has...
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Will the House of Representatives Enact - Or Kill - Immigration Reform?

In late June, a carefully negotiated immigration reform bill passed the Senate by a substantial bipartisan majority of 68 to 32. Action now shifts to...
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Immigration - Time for a New Approach

Following the 2012 elections, leaders in both parties are talking about reforming immigration. Walls and repression do not work. SSN scholars tell us...