Local Touch, Global Reach
WE HAVE REPRESENTED CLIENTS FROM OVER 65 COUNTRIES
Immigration News You Can Use
-
The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained
October 18, 2024
For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, or birthplace-based citizenship, to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. territory regardless of their parent’s immigration status. But over the past few decades, anti-immigrant politicians have advocated for the restriction of birthplace-based citizenship to deny birthright citizenship, primarily to […] The post The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
-
Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering
October 17, 2024
Written by Yared Avalos Iniguez, Communications Intern and Hannah Boyke, Research Intern Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups often leading the charge. In the United States, this rhetoric has intensified as politicians aim to demonize immigrants during the election season. However, a wealth of research has discredited […] The post Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
-
The Current State of the Border: Crossings Remain Low While Pressure Builds in Southern Mexico
October 16, 2024
It was only 10 months ago when the U.S. set record highs at the border, with roughly 250,000 migrants taken into Border Patrol custody in December 2023. But today, border apprehensions are running steady at their lowest level in four years, with just 54,000 Border Patrol migrant encounters in September. This fragile equilibrium has held […] The post The Current State of the Border: Crossings Remain Low While Pressure Builds in Southern Mexico appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]