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Upcoming Cato Institute Virtual Event on "Tariffs, Emergencies, and Presidential Power"

I will be speaking, along with Cato Institute scholar Walter Olson.

Reason · May 21, 2025

Most Migrants Deported to Imprisonment in El Salvador Under the Alien Enemies Act Had no Criminal Record and Many had Entered the US Legally

A new Cato Institute study by David Bier presents the most extensive available evidence on these points.

Reason · May 20, 2025

More Evidence that Immigrants - Including Illegal Ones - Have Much Lower Crime Rates than Natives

A new Cato Institute study further refutes claims that illegal migration is somehow causing a crime wave.

Reason · Apr 27, 2025

Today's Migrants Are Just like Your Immigrant Great-Grandparents

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have at least one ancestor who entered the U.S. through Ellis Island. However, today's migrants may be shut out and deported, a humanitarian tragedy that would profoundly damage the U.S. economy.

Reason · Feb 7, 2025

Address Border Chaos by Making Legal Migration Easier

Cato Institute immigration analyst Alex Nowrasteh has an excellent piece on this subject.

Reason · Dec 27, 2024

Thomas Berry (Cato Institute) on Trump's Recess Appointment Plan

Berry explains why the plan is flawed on legal and other grounds.

Reason · Nov 15, 2024

Trade, Public Opinion, and Political Ignorance

A new Cato Institute/YouGov survey finds contradictory attitudes on trade policy, and widespread ignorance. The survey also suggests a potentially promising political strategy for free trade advocates.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

David Boaz's Final Speech: "The Rise of Illiberalism in the Shadow of Liberal Triumph"

In a speech given in February, the late great libertarian intellectual leader made important points about the past, present, and future of liberty.

Reason · Jun 9, 2024

Cato Institute President Peter Goettler on Why Trump is no Libertarian

He also explains how the same is true of the current leadership of the Libertarian Party.

Reason · May 23, 2024

Green Card Process 'Utterly Failing' To Help Immigrants 'Pursue the American Dream in Lawful and Orderly Ways'

A new Cato Institute report reveals that just 3 percent of those who have applied for green cards will get permanent status in the U.S. in FY 2024.

Reason · Feb 21, 2024