The public needs further clarity as to why the government targeted particularly vulnerable populations and how it plans to implement this suspension. The suspension will likely lead to extreme delays or denials of green cards for asylees and refugees with little explanation to the American people or the applicants. |
With Asian and Pacific Islander month approaching, new research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role the API community plays in Texas’ labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy
The Council found that API Texans contribute billions in taxes and consumer spending. In 2023, API households earned $100.6 billion in income, with $19.7 billion going to federal taxes and $7.6 billion going to state and local taxes, leaving them with $73.4 billion in spending power that can be reinvested back into the local communities. Robust consumer spending by API households supports small businesses and keeps local economic corridors vibrant.
Read more: Power of the Purse: Contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Residents in Texas |
Prior to the Trump administration’s recent ban on resettlement, the United States offered refuge to hundreds of thousands of people through the U.S. refugee program. In 2024 alone, the Biden administration welcomed 100,034 refugees to the United States.
In this recently updated fact sheet, the Council explains the current state of the resettlement program under the second Trump administration, as well as how the program has worked in the past.
Read more: An Overview of U.S. Refugee Law and Policy |
