The Latest Breaking News from the American Immigration Council

Millions of Mexican Americans were deported in the 1930s. Are we about to repeat this ‘ethnic cleansing’?

Nearly 2 million Mexican Americans, more than half US citizens, were deported without due process during the Great Depression, reminiscent of what is unfolding today

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2024

Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Could Slash US GDP By Up To 6.8%, Report Shows

The president-elect's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could lead to significant labor shortages, cost billions and hurt industries like agriculture and construction.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations

US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign vow, but questions over authority remain.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024

Immigrants play a significant role in the development of Michigan's economy, study finds

Despite accounting for 7% of Michigan's population they make up nearly 9% of the state's total spending power

Latin Times · Jun 3, 2024

Immigrants at Colo. detention center face excessive solitary confinement, advocacy groups allege

DENVER -- Immigration advocacy groups allege abuse of solitary confinement and discrimination against people with disabilities at the Aurora, Colorado, immigration detention center in a complaint submitted Thursday to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s oversight entities.

The Denver Post · Jul 13, 2023