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Migration

News, commentary, analysis, events, public opinion, and perspectives on issues and current events related to immigration and migration. 

Upcoming Events

The Border at the Ballot Box

Hybrid EVENT

Join us for a conversation on how immigration is shaping elections around the world this year, including the US presidential election.  

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A border crossing roadway in Lukeville, Arizona.
Gregory Bull / AP
Sep
24
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Past Events

Justice For All: Exploring Impunity in the Middle East and North Africa

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the 21st century.

Mar 7
A sit-in in front of the Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon on January 25, 2023.
Reuters

Uncovering the Age of Impunity in the Americas

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Americas in the 21st century.

Mar 2
A protest demanding for an indefinite nationwide strike in Lima, Peru on February 9, 2023.
Reuters
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Commentary & Analysis

Demographic Divides on Immigration and Diversity

BLOG
Running Numbers by Coauthors

Views on immigration levels, pathways to citizenship, and more differ across various racial and ethnic subgroups of Americans.

the Statue of Liberty
Kathy Willens / AP
Public Opinion

Republicans and Democrats Don’t Agree on a Single Immigration Policy: Poll

In the News
The Hill
Craig Kafura

New Council-Ipsos polling reveals there is little common ground to be found between the right and left when it comes to immigration policy solutions.

The US-Mexico border wall seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Christian Chavez / AP
Public Opinion
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Research

Democrats and Republicans Starkly Divided on Immigration Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Migrants line up at the US border wall
Christian Chavez / AP
Public Opinion

Liberal and Moderate Democrats Differ on Some Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

President Joe Biden walks along a stretch of the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion
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Experts

Kiran Misra 

Former Government Partnerships Officer, UN World Food Programme
Council expert Kiran Mirsa
Expertise
North America
Migration
Global Politics

John Slocum 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Migration
Council expert John Slocum
Expertise
Migration
Social Media
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