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November 5, 2023
Executive Branch

Proposed Changes to H-1B Program Encourage Fraud, Undermine American Workers

On October 20, the Department of Homeland Security announced an expansive regulation to change the H-1B visa program. The proposed regulation not only hurts American workers but it undermines the…
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July 21, 2023
Congress

Washington’s Push for the Afghan Adjustment Act Fails to Consider Needed Fixes and National Security Issues

In August of 2021, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, spurring a crisis that led to a massive exodus of millions of refugees. The Biden Administration led the United States into one of the largest and…
Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigration on United States
March 8, 2023

Illegal Immigration Now Costs American Taxpayers At Least $151 Billion a Year

(March 8, 2023, Washington, D.C.) — A new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) finds that, as of 2022, American taxpayers shell out at least $151 billion each year to cover…
FAIR's fiscal cost study
March 8, 2023

The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigration on United States Taxpayers | 2023 Cost Study

A new cost study report by FAIR finds that as of 2022, American taxpayers shell out at least $151 billion each year to cover the cost of illegal immigration. Broken down, the data reveals that…
Biden, Migrants Chased By BP Agent
February 10, 2023

The State of the Border: an Illustrated Analysis of Biden's Failure to Secure the Southwest Border

In this issue brief, FAIR takes an in-depth look at immigration enforcement data from President Biden’s first two years in office. The following figures paints a dire but unsurprising conclusion…
mass immigration cost to U.S. schools
September 14, 2022

The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration Imposing Colossal Cost and Challenges on Public Education

Public school districts across the United States continue to suffer under a massive unfunded mandate imposed by the federal government: the requirement to educate millions of illegal aliens, the…
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Ira Mehlman
- October 7, 2021

Two-Thirds of Americans Disapprove of Biden’s Immigration and Border Policies, Finds New Quinnipiac Poll

A new Quinnipiac Poll finds that only 38 percent of Americans approve of President Biden’s performance in office, while 53 percent disapprove of the way he…
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Preston Huennekens
- August 19, 2021

Nevada Judge Rules Illegal Re-Entry Law as Unconstitutional

A judge in Nevada ruled on August 18 that the current law addressing illegal re-entry violates the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment guaranteeing equal protection under the law…
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Spencer Raley
- August 12, 2021

Losing the Middle: Independents Give President Biden Failing Marks on Immigration

Another day, another poll showing that Americans strongly disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the border crisis. This latest survey, released August 4 from the Morning…
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Tommy Aramony
- July 6, 2021

New Poll: Biden Receives Low Marks on Immigration

As the border crisis drags on, a newly released Harvard/Harris poll delivers a strong rebuke to President Biden’s immigration policies. The results show that 80 percent…
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By
Ira Mehlman
- May 5, 2021

Washington Post Goes All-In on Busting Senate Rules to Get Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

If you listen closely –really, really closely, when the crickets stop chirping – you just might hear the sound of Americans clamoring for a massive amnesty…
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By
Jack Martin
- April 8, 2021

The New York Times Misrepresents the Purpose of TPS

The April 7 issue of the New York Times (airs a long, slanted discussion of the current effort to provide legal status to person granted protection…
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By
Ira Mehlman
- March 24, 2021

Democratic Nation Committee Offers “Animal House” Defense for Border “Challenge”

For the second time this month, the President of Mexico squarely laid the blame for the migration crisis at the feet of the Biden administration. On…
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By
Bob Dane
- March 4, 2021

New Immigration Polls Aren’t Going Biden’s Way

A New York Times article says polls showed public opinion “grew considerably more favorable to immigration” during the Trump administration. This trend – if it ever was…
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January 14, 2021

2020 Update: How Many Illegal Aliens Live in the United States?

As of 2020, FAIR estimates that there are approximately 14.5 million illegal aliens residing within the United States. This number is marginally higher than FAIR’s previous estimate of 14.3 million in…
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January 5, 2021
Congress

Federation for American Immigration Reform 116th Congress Voting Report

The primary function of the Federation for American Immigration Reform’s (FAIR) prominent government relations team is fighting for needed changes to our immigration system.
Voter Fraud
By
Ira Mehlman
- January 4, 2021

Republicans Improved Their Standing Among Hispanic Voters By Not Pandering

In 2016, Donald Trump reversed a trend of eroding support for Republicans among Hispanic voters. Trump lost the support among other key demographics in 2020, but…
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By
Madison McQueen
- December 9, 2020

Voter Fraud Erodes Election Integrity

Throughout the 2020 election cycle, the integrity of ourelection system was openly questioned by people across the political spectrum.Among the reasons for this skepticism is evidence…
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By
Jennifer G. Hickey
- November 11, 2020

Open Borders Groups Make Their Demands, But Will Biden Listen?

In the days before the election, Washington Post “fact-checkers” claimed that President Donald Trump was mischaracterizing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s immigration agenda. The former vice…
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Jennifer G. Hickey
- November 6, 2020

Substance Over Style: Trump, GOP Make Gains with Hispanic Voters

Liberals in the media, politics and activism have said for years that President Donald Trump’s “alienating immigration agenda” was causing spikes in Hispanic engagement and activism…
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By
Jennifer G. Hickey
- October 30, 2020

Twitter Censors CBP Chief after He Touts Border Wall’s Success

On October 28, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Mark Morgan was busy tweeting updates on the construction of new portions of the border wall…
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Preston Huennekens
- October 29, 2020

ICE Union Endorses President Trump for Re-Election

On October 28, members of the National Immigration andCustoms Enforcement (ICE) Council endorsed President Trump for re-election. Thecouncil is ICE’s largest union and represents 7,600 officers…
People Standing Outside Voting Room
By
Bob Dane
- October 29, 2020

In Elections, Noncitizen Ballots Have Consequences

Through a combination of loopholes and a news media that looks the other way, noncitizens, including illegal aliens, are voting in America’s 2020 elections.Citing a series…
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Preston Huennekens
- October 27, 2020

Biden Promises to Amnesty Over 11 Million in his First 100 Days

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off in their final debate before the November 3 election. Although the debate commission previously announced…
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By
Matthew Tragesser
- October 22, 2020

Is Trump Why Migrant Children Are Still Not Reunited With Their Parents?

The mainstream media has nearly placed all blame on President Trump and his administration over reports that allege that its “zero tolerance” policy resulted in 545…