Congress

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…

After a Rough Year, Congress Squeezes ICE

Beleaguered by an “unprecedented challenge” from the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained and deported far fewer…

Congress Stimulates Blue-Collar Visas, ‘Mixed-Status’ Households

Two provisions in the $900 billion stimulus package are of particular interest – and benefit – to selected groups of…

Assessing the Impact of the 1965 Immigration Act

Fifty-five years ago – on October 3, 1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson (D) signed into law the Immigration and…

Legislation Introduced to Deny Visas to Aliens Engaging in Espionage

The U.S. State Department's recent move to close the Chinese Consulate General in Houston over concerns of espionage has spurred federal lawmakers…