TheImmigrationLab
@theimmigrationlab
Social science research collaborative on all things immigration. Directed by @drernestocast.bsky.social and based at American University, Washington, DC www.immigrationlab.org
In the first Around the Lab series installment, Jackson Wu tells us about his research on labor migration and health
Yesterday, Joan Sebastian Guerrero was shot and killed by ICE, marking the agency's second fatal shooting in a week's time.
Spain's economy is booming, and immigration is a big reason why. Migration researcher Cecilia Estrada Villaseñor breaks down how strategic regularizations + historic ties to Latin America & North Africa changed everything. New episode 🎙️ #Immigration #Spain
ICE agents feel empowered to use excessive force without facing local investigations or prosecutions. This puts everybody’s security at risk.” - Ernesto Castañeda, Director, Immigration Lab
“The shooting of Lorenzo shows how ICE and CBP have not stopped their mass deportation campaigns, and how they are also targeting long-established community members.
President Donald Trump's speech for the 250th anniversary of American independence reflected the administration's priorities, including military strength, nationalism, and restrictive immigration policies. Read more: https://theimmigrationlab.org/blog/f/donald-trump%E2%80%99s-fourth-of-july-speech
As the Strait of Hormuz shut down, near by governments moved quickly to protect fuel supplies and business continuity, but far less quickly to protect the workers whose labor keeps these economies running. Read more: https://theimmigrationlab.org/blog/f/when-crisis-hits-who-gets-left-behind
New "Immigration Realities" podcast episode with Andrew Selee. Out now on all streaming platforms.
Go listen to the first episode of The Immigration Lab’s podcast Today In Immigration! You can listen or watch on all platforms! You don’t want to miss this!
Lebanon is not only a place where displaced people arrive, it is also a place where war repeatedly forces people into motion, even as many assert their right to remain in their homes. Read more: https://theimmigrationlab.org/blog/f/forced-to-evacuate-the-south-refusing-to-leave-lebanon
Birthright Citizenship is extremely important to America and has a much wider impact than many imagine.
Recovery and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. Swipe to learn more about the disaster and ways you can support relief efforts. Donation links are available in the comment section.
The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship; here's why this is critical.
Dr. Ernesto Castañeda spoke with Spectrum News about the case of Salah Sarsour. The Milwaukee community leader and lawful permanent resident of 33 years was recently released from ICE detention, but “a long legal battle still lies ahead.” Read the full article by Charlotte Scott at Spectrum News.
As the World Cup continues, Americans around the country embrace visiting teams and fans alike.
The Supreme Court rules on Birthright Citizenship this week, which could completely change American immigration.
Dr. Ernesto Castañeda explains why the Latino Vote is important in DC's mayoral primary elections happening today. El voto latino es importante en las elecciones primarias para la alcaldía, explica el Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, director del Immigration Lab.
Come watch the "Immigration and Urban Vitality" book presentation with Dr. Ernesto Castañeda and Andrew Selee on Wednesday, June 24th, 4:30-6:30 PM, at the National Press Building in Washington, D.C. Register here: https://forms.fuerzamigrante.org/r/PdrxEQ
"Football Unites the World" is FIFA's slogan for the World Cup, but does the current US political climate allow this? Read more here: https://theimmigrationlab.org/blog/f/football-welcomes-the-world-the-us-does-not
While stadiums fill with international fans, ICE still poses a threat to immigrants across the US @radar24news.bsky.social #WorldCup #Immigration #News #SocialJustice #RealityCheck
Seventy billion dollars spent — but are we solving anything? Prof. Ernesto Castañeda on the root causes of migration that keep getting ignored. #ImmigrationRealities #RootCauses #ImmigrationPolicy #MigrantRights #GlobalCrisis
70 billion for border enforcement? the public isn't buying it. Dr. Ernesto Castañeda on why the GOP's immigration bill could cost them at the ballot box. 🎙️ #ImmigrationPolicy #ElectionBacklash #BorderBill #Republicans #ImmigrationRealities
Myth busted: Sanctuary cities DON'T mean unchecked crime. Research shows the opposite with @ThaliaVarelas #ImmigrationFacts #SanctuaryCities #CrimeStats #UndocumentedAndProud #TruthAboutImmigrants
The political motivation behind Washington's attack on Virginia’s agreement preventing police and ICE collaboration. Explaining what the agreement is and its importance with @thaliavarelas. #SanctuaryState #ImmigrationPolitics #ICE #USPolitics #DemDebate