News in “Migration”
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January 22, 2013 -
Publication
Child Migration Issues in Mexico and Central America
A new report explores human rights concerns associated with the growth of youth and child migration at Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. Read More
January 20, 2013 -
Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 7, 2013 -
In the Media
"Gov't Spent $18 Billion on Immigration Enforcement"
From the Associated Press
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January 7, 2013 -
In the Media
"Huge Amounts Spent on Immigration, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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January 7, 2013 -
In the Media
"Moving Beyond Illegal Immigration Enforcement Policies"
From The Washington Post
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January 6, 2013 -
Publication
U.S. Administration Spends More on Immigration Than all Other Federal Law Enforcement Combined
The Migration Policy Institute describes the totality of U.S. immigration enforcement initiatives, including border enforcement, visa controls and travel screening, information and interoperability of data systems, workplace enforcement, the criminal justice system and immigration enforcement ... Read More
January 1, 2013 -
Grantee Profile
"In the Middle" Documentary Film
"In the Middle", directed by Lorena Luciano and Filippo Piscopo, examines the human consequences of the huge influx migrants from Northern Africa seeking refuge on a small Italian island in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Read More
January 1, 2013 -
Grantee Profile
"I Learn America" Documentary Film
"I Learn America", directed by Jean-Michel Dissard and Gitte Peng, follows a year in the lives of immigrant students who attend an international high school in Brooklyn, NY with classmates from more than 50 countries. Read More
January 1, 2013 -
Grantee Profile
"The State of Arizona" Documentary Film
"The State of Arizona", directed by Carlos Sandoval and Catherine Tambini, is a nuanced look at the implications of Arizona’s SB 1070, through the stories of opponents and supporters of the controversial law.
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January 1, 2013 -
Grantee Profile
"The Undocumented" Documentary Film
"The Undocumented", directed by Marco Williams, is a close look at the impacts of U.S.-Mexico border policy, through the stories of unauthorized immigrants who lose their lives crossing the deadly Arizona desert. Read More
December 10, 2012 -
Publication
Impact of Transnational Crime on Migration
The growth of organized crime in Mexico and Central America has led to an increase in violence and insecurity, posing challenges to citizens, public security forces, and travelers. Read More
December 5, 2012 -
Video
"Bronson and Smeltz: Winning Americans’ Trust on Immigration Reform"
From The Washington Times
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November 26, 2012 -
Publication
Assessment: Global Forum on Migration and Development
In November 2011, MacArthur launched an external examination of its investments in the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), with a particular emphasis on its civil society dimension. Read More
November 13, 2012 -
From the field
Understanding the Importance of Immigration in the Midwest U.S.
Launched by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the website MidwestImmigration.org seeks to enhance public understanding of immigration and its importance to the region’s economic future. Read More
November 9, 2012 -
Publication
Border Insecurity in Central America’s Northern Triangle
This report outlines the long-standing pattern of government inattention to these border regions, probing the root causes that range from institutional, economic, and resource challenges to corruption and weak government structures. Read More
