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texas state
November 20, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Border Security
Immigration and National Security
Societal Impact of Immigration

Texas House Follows Senate in Passing Two Strong Immigration Enforcement Bills

​It’s only been a week since Texas Governor Greg Abbott convened the fourth special session of the state legislature and the body has already passed two major immigration bills. Senate Bills (SB) 3…
Texas Map with State Flag Overlay, Texas State Capitol
November 13, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Border Security

In Fourth Special Session, Texas Senate Quickly Passes Two Major Immigration Bills

Last week, during the Legislature’s fourth special session, the Texas Senate passed two major immigration bills, sending them to the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Chicago is a Sanctuary City
November 13, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Sanctuary Policies
Societal Impact of Immigration

Chicago City Council Descends Into Chaos over Proposed Referendum on Sanctuary City Status

Over the past two weeks, Chicago’s City Council has descended into chaos over a proposed referendum to let voters have a say in whether the city keeps its sanctuary city ordinance. Even though the…
e-verify considered for all employers in Massachusetts
November 13, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Sanctuary Policies
Illegal & Legal Immigration and The Economy

Massachusetts Committee to Consider Mandatory E-Verify for All Employers

In the Massachusetts Legislature, the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a hearing on November 14 on three crucial bills that will ensure an authorized workforce in…
group of migrants lined up in NYC
November 6, 2023
Amnesty
Illegal Immigration
Border Security
Illegal & Legal Immigration and The Economy
Societal Impact of Immigration

New York City Establishes “Re-Ticketing Center” to Fly Migrants Anywhere in the World

Despite criticizing Republican governors for similar actions earlier this year, New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has set up ticketing centers dedicated to booking flights for migrants out of the Big…
Texas Map with State Flag Overlay, Texas State Capitol
October 30, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Border Security
Immigration and National Security
Societal Impact of Immigration

Three Bills Moving In Texas Special Session to Increase Border Security

​Despite heated debates, three bills have made significant movement in the Texas legislature during the third special session. Texas Governor Greg Abbott called legislators back to the Capitol on…
Mexico, California, in-state tuition
October 23, 2023
Illegal & Legal Immigration and The Economy
Societal Impact of Immigration

Mexican Residents To Get In-State Tuition Rates At California Community Colleges

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law on October 13 that will give Mexican residents in-state tuition at some California community colleges. California was one of the first states in the…
Minnesota flag, driver's license, minnesota on US map
October 16, 2023
Illegal Immigration
Sanctuary Policies
Illegal & Legal Immigration and The Economy

Minnesota’s New “Driver’s Licenses for All” Law Takes Effect

On October 1, Minnesota’s “Driver’s Licenses for All” went into effect. This law, which was signed by Governor Tim Walz on March 7, 2023, allows all residents of the state to apply for driver’s…