November-December, 2025

Research to Inform Policy, Practice, and Advocacy on

Migration-Related Issues

Reports, studies, and information about immigration policy

and the process of creating a fair and welcoming society

Materials organized by collection topic.

Click on headlines for abstracts and links to original research.

Education (Pre-K to 12)

With the rollback of school protections from deportation activities, study suggests ways that schools can safeguard children’s safety and preserve educational outcomes

(The Immigrant Initiative at Harvard)

Economic & Fiscal Impacts of Immigration

Report predicts troubling economic challenges over the next 10 years from the immigration policies of the Trump administration

(National Foundation for American Policy)

Report examines how the immigration policies of the Trump administration are destabilizing 465,000 Latino-owned businesses employing 3.5 million people in the U.S.

(Brookings Institution)

Study details the role of undocumented workers in 14 high-growth occupations in the U.S. and predicts significant workforce shortages if they are deported

(Center for Migration Studies)

Report examines the nature and seriousness of labor trafficking abuses in the U.S. construction and hospitality industry

(RTI International)

Human Services (General)

Report finds little evidence to support the argument that immigrants have raised housing costs in the U.S.

(Center for American Progress)

Human Services (Healthcare)

Study examines the role of low-earning immigrants in the New York City Healthcare workforce and makes policy recommendations to improve their status

(Center for Migration Studies)

State Government

Team of researchers publish one-page summaries detailing the role of immigrants in state economies

(Immigration Research Initiative)


National Perspectives/Immigration Policy

Report critiques the Trump administration for creating a “maelstrom of fear and chaos” in its immigration policy harming not just immigrants but democratic institutions and the rule of law

(American Immigration Council)

Major left-leaning think tank publishes a detailed plan for immigration reform covering four core areas: border security, asylum policy, modernizing legal immigration to boost economic growth, and an earned legalization system

(Center for American Progress)

Major right-leaning think tank publishes a detailed plan for immigration reform in six key areas

(Niskanen Center)


Global Perspectives
Study discusses steps that can be taken to rectify the global shortage of affordable housing for immigrants and reduce anti-immigrant sentiment

(Migration Policy Institute)

RECENT NEWS AND COMMENTARY

Featuring a selection of recent Op-eds from

Immigration researchers and major opinion leaders

September 30, 2025

The Surprising New Consensus on Asylum Reform

Charles Lane, American Enterprise Institute

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November 10, 2025
'We Have a Border for a Reason'
Cecilia Munoz, The New York Times

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December 7, 2025
How Biden Ignored Warnings and Lost Americans' Faith in Immigration
Christopher Flavelle, The New York Times
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November 6, 2025
Bishops With Ties to Trump Commission Criticize Treatment of Immigrants
Ruth Graham & John Ismay, The New York Times
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November 12, 2025
Immigrants with obesity, diabetes and other health problems may be denied visas
Amanda Seitz, NPR
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November 24, 2025
Immigrant Physicians: What if US can no longer attract them?
Yuki Noguchi, LAist
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November 12, 2025
The recent decline in immigration could adversely affect the economy

Charles Collyns, Econofact
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November 23, 2025
We're Seeing What a No-Immigration Economy Looks Like
Wendy Edelberg, The New York Times
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November 28, 2025
Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the U.S. from poorer countries
Josh Boak, PBS
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December 2, 2025
U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications From Nations on Travel Ban List
Hamed Aleaziz & Jazmine Alloa, The New York Times

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December 17, 2026

New Ban Bars 1 in 5 Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens' Spouses & Kids
David J. Bier, CATO Institute
Read More

Our Mission

"'Closing the Knowledge to Action Gap"

As the United States grapples with intense and polarized interest in immigration policy issues,  the Portal enables advocates and policy-makers to use evidence-based research to guide their work.

Our goal is to preserve and disseminate the findings of leading researchers who are seeking answers to questions critical to the future of the country.

To date, our team of volunteers has produced over 2,000 concise research summaries grouped into multiple topical collections.

These summaries, as well as links to original research, are available at the Portal website.

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