Why the Decline in the Foreign-Born in the Monthly Household Survey in 2025 Is Very Likely Real

The Center for Immigration Studies recently reported, based on an analysis of the government’s Current Population Survey, that the immigrant population (legal and illegal) declined by 2.2 million from January to July – including an estimated 1.6 million drop in the number of illegal immigrants.

Today’s report supports the conclusion that the decline in the foreign-born is real.

How Counting Noncitizens Distorts State Legislatures

A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies reveals how counting noncitizens when drawing districts for state legislatures skews representation, giving disproportionate political power to voters who live in areas with large noncitizen (and thus non-voting) populations.

Deportation Basics Revisited

Many people, including, surprisingly, those whose occupations might bring them into contact with federal officers who enforce immigration laws, don’t seem to have a clear notion of how removal proceedings4 against an alien take place, and exactly what “due process” means in that context.

This report describes the enforcement actions that take place prior to, and that result in initiation of, removal proceedings, one form of which is a hearing before an immigration judge.

H-1B Program and Gold Card

In response to President Trump’s signing of two major immigration actions on Friday, the Center provides history, analysis, and recommendations for additional reforms to protect American workers and to benefit the U.S. taxpayer.

Immigration Newsmaker: A Conversation with U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks

The Center for Immigration Studies hosted another in its Immigration Newsmaker series with a conversation with Michael Banks, Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Why the Decline in the Illegal Population Is Likely Real
Why the Decline in the Illegal Population Is Likely Real
How Counting Noncitizens Distorts State Legislatures
How Counting Noncitizens Distorts State Legislatures
Deportation Basics Revisited
Deportation Basics Revisited
President Trump Signs H-1B and Gold Card Actions
President Trump Signs H-1B and Gold Card Actions
A Conversation with U.S. Border Patrol Chief
A Conversation with U.S. Border Patrol Chief

The Center for Immigration Studies recently reported, based on an analysis of the government’s Current Population Survey, that the immigrant population (legal and illegal) declined by 2.2 million from January to July – including an estimated 1.6 million drop in the number of illegal immigrants.

Today’s report supports the conclusion that the decline in the foreign-born is real.

A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies reveals how counting noncitizens when drawing districts for state legislatures skews representation, giving disproportionate political power to voters who live in areas with large noncitizen (and thus non-voting) populations.

Many people, including, surprisingly, those whose occupations might bring them into contact with federal officers who enforce immigration laws, don’t seem to have a clear notion of how removal proceedings4 against an alien take place, and exactly what “due process” means in that context.

This report describes the enforcement actions that take place prior to, and that result in initiation of, removal proceedings, one form of which is a hearing before an immigration judge.

In response to President Trump’s signing of two major immigration actions on Friday, the Center provides history, analysis, and recommendations for additional reforms to protect American workers and to benefit the U.S. taxpayer.

The Center for Immigration Studies hosted another in its Immigration Newsmaker series with a conversation with Michael Banks, Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.

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Latest Harvard/Harris Poll: Immigration Enforcement Is Very Popular with Voters

So, why all the opposition from governors and mayors? It’s time for them to get smart or risk electoral backlash

This poll makes clear that Americans like “law and order”, including immigration enforcement. Trump has a skill for bringing out the worst in his political opponents — but the sooner they get wise to popular sentiment and drop their reflexive hatred of ICE, the better it will be for their electoral prospects, and the country.

The Economist (UK) Gives Vinegar-Laced Kudos to President’s Border Successes

‘Donald Trump is victorious at the southern border’

The UK “newspaper” The Economist is no friend of Donald Trump, deriding his efforts on universities, tariffs, and just about every possible other issue. But the outlet had to give its devil his due, offering (vinegar-laced) kudos to his efforts at the U.S.-Mexico line in an October 5 article headlined “Donald Trump is victorious at the southern border”.

Of Course Illegal Immigrants Access Public Health Benefits

Shutdown debate misses the fact that illegals already get taxpayer-funded healthcare through other pathways

The allegation that the Democrats' budget proposal at issue in the government shutdown would provide health benefits to illegal immigrants is valid, but the dispute distracts from a broader truth: Illegal immigrants already access public health benefits through a variety of pathways, most of which will continue regardless of how the shutdown ends.