Blog & Updates

ICE Detention Reforms: Two Years On

October 06, 2011 - Posted by Guest

Runaway Costs for Immigration Detention Do Not Add Up to Sensible Policies

September 09, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger

Immigration Policy Update for July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger

Rep. Lamar Smith introduced the HALT Act, to suspend immigration law provisions relating to humanitarian relief. Bills to allow for indefinite detention of certain immigrants, and to end the diversity visa program, were approved by the House Judiciary Committee. In the Senate, Senator Menendez unveiled a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Immigration Policy Update for May 27, 2011

May 27, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger

The House is on the verge of passing a DHS appropriations bill for FY2012. Also in the House, Lamar Smith has introduced an indefinite detention bill and is preparing to introduce new e-verify legislation. The Supreme Court has upheld an Arizona law requiring use of E-Verify by businesses.

How to Save Your Local Public Safety Budget

April 01, 2011 - Posted by Lena Graber