RESEARCH BRIEFS
- Undocumented Asians in the United States
An overview of who undocumented Asian immigrants in the United States are, and why this highly educated, working-age population remains far less likely than Latinx peers to apply for DACA protections. - The Demographic Composition of Birth Tourism in the United States
New evidence on the demographic composition of birth tourism in the United States, revealing that the phenomenon is far rarer and more demographically distinct than public discourse suggests. - Living with (out) Citizenship: The Impact of Naturalization on Mortality Risk among U.S. Immigrants
A study finding that naturalization is associated with lower mortality risk among U.S. immigrants, even after accounting for socioeconomic and demographic differences. - Maya Guatemalans Embedded and Indebted in the Asylum System
A look at how Maya Guatemalan asylum seekers face criminalization, debt, and surveillance within the U.S. asylum system. - The Disparate Impacts of Ending Birthright Citizenship
Information on how ending birthright citizenship could lead to 5.3 to 6.4 million U.S. born children being classified as noncitizens over the next 25 years, disproportionately affecting Asian and Latino families and significantly altering the nations demographic future.
Click here to download a video version of this. - Implication of Aging on the Undocumented Population in the United States
A look into how the number of the older undocumented population is growing and how it can affect poverty levels, education, and support systems.
POLICY BRIEFS
- Revocation of the DHS’s Sensitive Locations Policy and its Impact on Health Care Access
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An examination how the January 2025 rescission of DHS’s Sensitive Locations Policy has heightened fear in immigrant communities and threatened noncitizen access to healthcare, schools, and essential services. - CMS Review of Medicaid and CHIP Immigration Status (PowerPoint file)
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An examination of CMS’s new Medicaid and CHIP immigration status verification initiative, highlighting the consequences of increased eligibility checks, increased coverage churn, and additional barriers to health care access for immigrant families. - W.M.M. v. Trump Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling (PowerPoint file)
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A summary of the the history of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) and the legal dispute and ruling in W.M.M. v. Trump. - Birthright Citizenship and the 2025 Executive Order
An overview of the history of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, as well as information on the legal debates regarding the 2025 executive order. - Index of Federal Immigration Organizations
An overview of the main federal agencies involved in managing and enforcing immigration in the United States and their roles.
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