Trump’s promise to deport undocumented immigrants threatens Michigan’s agriculture sector, signals higher prices for fruits and vegetables

November 15th, 20240 The return of former President Trump to the White House in January has raised growing concerns over his plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States. Immigration advocates have sounded the alarm, warning of social and economic repercussions across various states, including Michigan. According to the Pew...

Pandemic opportune time for Trump to pursue aggressive immigration policy

August 14th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C — A new report by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) shows the breadth of changes to immigration policy enacted during the Trump administration.  The report collects for posterity and analysis of broad sweeping changes and technical adjustments to the immigration system in the U.S., with more than 400 executive...

Trump proposes new immigration plan favoring skills over family ties, Pelosi calls it “condescending”

May 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump said he wants to overhaul the immigration system to favor young, educated, English-speaking applicants with job offers instead of people with family ties to Americans, a plan with little chance of advancing in Congress. Trump’s plan, roundly panned by Democrats and immigration advocacy groups, is...