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Federal Court Halts Sending of "No-Match" Letters
September 17 — MPI's Aaron Matteo Terrazas reports on ongoing litigation around immigration enforcement rules, immigration enforcement and the decennial census, new estimates of the unauthorized population, and more.
Unauthorized Youths and Higher Education: The Ongoing Debate
September 11 — The number of unauthorized children in the United States makes it difficult for policymakers to avoid debating whether to grant these youths access to publicly funded higher-learning institutions. Dawn Konet provides an overview of the arguments and of legislation at the state and federal levels.
South-South Migration and Remittances
September 4 — Most migrants living and working in developing countries come from other developing countries. Dilip Ratha and William Shaw of the World Bank analyze data on this type of migration, known as South-South, and estimate the amount of South-South remittances and their cost.
Where to Now? Decreasing Options for Displaced Iraqis September 27 — Over 2 million Iraqis are internally displaced and hundreds of thousands have fled to neighboring countries. Andrew Harper reports on the latest developments, including Syria's decision to impose visa requirements.
Foreign-Born Wage and Salary Workers in the US Labor Force and Unions
August 28 — Of the 15.36 million union members in 2006, 12 percent were foreign born. MPI's Chuncui Velma Fan and Jeanne Batalova examine the data on immigrants and labor unions from 1996 to 2006.
El Salvador: Despite End to Civil War, Emigration Continues
August 1 — Thousands of Salvadorans fled the country during its civil war in the 1980s, many of them to the United States. The government is focused on engaging its diaspora but also must deal with immigrants from neighboring countries and issues around human trafficking. El Salvador Resource Page.
Singapore: Hungry for Foreign Workers at All Skill Levels
Historically a diverse country, Singapore since the 1980s has become a top destination for Asian and Western professionals as well as low-skilled migrants from across the region. Brenda S.A. Yeoh of the National University of Singapore reports.
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