The increasing wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies—further escalated by Trump’s executive order to repeal benefits for undocumented community members—has begun to unravel in-state tuition policies.
Why Is It So Hard to Become a US Citizen?
“Why don’t they just get in line?” It’s a question often directed toward undocumented immigrants living in the United States, a pointed challenge on why someone didn’t come to the country “the right way.” The short answer: there is no “line” available for most immigrants.
Facts You Should Know
Recent data from the American Immigration Council shows that the Hispanic population in the United States grew over 20% between 2013 and 2023. The foreign-born Hispanic population grew nearly 13%, while the U.S.-born population grew 25%.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we look at the most recent data from the 2020 Census and the American Community Survey to shed more light on the economic impact of Hispanic Americans. Read more: The Economic Contributions of Hispanic Americans
Across the Nation
On Wednesday, the Council’s Policy Director, Nayna Gupta, delivered testimony at a shadow hearing hosted by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. The hearing, titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault Destroys U.S. Families and Communities, is the third in Rep. Jayapal’s series examining the devastating human costs of deportation.
Applications are open for the Council and Welcoming America’s Round VI of the Gateways for Growth Challenge (G4G), a year-long opportunity to strengthen local communities’ immigrant inclusion efforts. Selected communities will receive tailored local research, customized technical assistance, and access to a peer learning community. Applications are due on Tuesday, 9/30/2025, at 5pm local time. Click here to learn more and sign up to join office hours on Tuesday, 9/23.
Quote of the Week
“What’s left is a chilling message: No immigrant is safe, no matter our background, status or contribution — and mass deportation comes at any cost, including Americans’ safety.”
