Why have so many people in the Americas made the perilous migration journey to the United States, especially in recent years? Why have migration patterns in the Western Hemisphere shifted over the years, and why are migrants from some countries treated differently than others? How are the policies and practices of the U.S. connected to the reasons people in the region have moved over time? To get at the root of these questions, GCIR is releasing a new timeline: U.S. Intervention and Modern Migration in the Americas, which delves into this history to allow for a nuanced analysis and deeper understanding of the migration flows and patterns we see today.
September, 2024
Data Tool
... of Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian Migration . GCIR’s latest timeline features the ... that includes a diverse foreign-born population and large refugee population, and its welcoming culture. Additionally, ... Michigan has been one of the top states in the country for refugee resettlement, resettling 5% of all refugees ...
October, 2024
Infographic
... webinar "Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections" here, ... Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After ...
August, 2024
Program Materials
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening workshop, "Black Immigrants and the Fight for Racial Justice."
May, 2022
Program Materials
Recognizing the high demand for legal services in immigrant communities and the importance of a strong services ... administration – on legal service providers and immigrant communities. This 2022 report offers ...
May, 2022
Report
... GCIR's webinar "Capitalizing on the Courts: Litigation for Immigrant Justice" here, including the session recording and ... Materials: Capitalizing on the Courts: Litigation for Immigrant Justice ...
August, 2023
Program Materials
... program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Protecting Immigrant Families and Children" here. Materials: Protecting Immigrant Families and Children ...
March, 2025
Program Materials
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Immigrant Media and the Fourth Estate: A Democratic ... of the meeting, and relevant links. Materials: Immigrant Media and the Fourth Estate: A Democratic Imperative ...
December, 2024
Program Materials
... environment and number of movement groups fighting for immigrant rights and pushing back against encroaching ... and heightened militarization. LEGAL MIGRATION PATHWAYS Refugee Resettlement The refugee resettlement program was ... grade. This effort to restrict education for immigrant youth comes against the backdrop of the active dismantling of ...
May, 2025
Report
Philanthropy plays an important role in addressing the needs and lifting up the challenges facing our country’s diverse population of newcomers. This flowchart addresses some common concerns and questions about investing in this dynamic and critically important funding space.
January, 2015
Issue Brief
... between the United States and neighboring countries to the south is an enduring if ever-shifting phenomenon. While the COVID-19 pandemic and measures put in place to stop the spread of the virus have severely limited ...
November, 2020
Report
... the U.S. , and usher in a new era of virulent anti-immigrant xenophobia birthed a presidency that has been a ... supports Dreamers having permanent protections in the US, but a Trump administration buoyed by re-election and with ... Moreover, President Trump has already slashed the refugee program by more than 90% in the last three and a ...
October, 2020
Analysis
... materials for GCIR Webinar, "Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies", here, including recording and powerpoint. Materials: Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies ...
September, 2022
Program Materials
... Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, increase refugee admissions, and halt construction of the border ...
November, 2020
Issue Brief
Find all program-related materials for the " Federal Immigration Policy Scorecard and Playbook " webinar here, including powerpoints and video message from Sen. Padilla.
March, 2021
Program Materials
... fairness to the U.S. asylum process Restore the U.S. refugee resettlement process Create a federal Office of New ... Reform the H-2B visa program Create a Start-Up visa for immigrant entrepreneurs Give states and localities a role in ...
November, 2020
Issue Brief
... materials for GCIR's webinar, "The Role of the Arts in the Immigrant Justice Movement" here, including recording and ... presentation. Materials: The Role of the Arts in the Immigrant Justice Movement ...
July, 2021
Program Materials
October, 2016
Factsheet, Issue Brief
... at the Border and Beyond: Frontline Efforts to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Legislation" here, including the session recording ... at the Border and Beyond: Frontline Efforts to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Legislation ...
June, 2024
Program Materials
The U.S. immigration system is inflexible and restrictive. Adopting the reforms outlined in this compilation would allow the system to respond to future challenges and opportunities without requiring repeated congressional actions to correct its mistakes.
November, 2020
Analysis
