Commentary and Analysis

"It may be too late for many of our Afghan allies, but we owe it to those we failed before and those who serve us in the future to fix this broken system," the Council's Elizabeth Shackelford writes with immigration lawyer Craig Richardson.

Brendan Helm and Craig Kafura examine President Joe Biden's immigration reform plans.

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.

Chicago was ranked the most immigrant-friendly city in America, according to the 2019 New American Economy Cities Index.

Working for a nonprofit that serves thousands of immigrants in Chicago each year, Sara McElmurry understands firsthand what immigrants can offer the city if offered access to opportunity.

As we look at ways to fight the virus and rebuild the region, championing the skills of immigrants is key to our recovery.

Alina Das joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss America's history of punishing immigrants.

Cities use migration-focused narratives not only in an attempt to influence global discussions, but also to achieve concrete outcomes for transforming local realities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light an opportunity for moving societies towards inclusion and social cohesion, rather than xenophobia.

How did President Donald Trump's 2020 suspension of the issuance of green cards for people outside of the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic affect immigrants?