Entrepreneurship strengthens communities and local economies nationwide, with immigrants, women, and African Americans playing a vital role as business owners, job creators and drivers of economic vibrancy.
A state-by-state look at the size and share of immigrant populations across the country, highlighting how immigrants contribute to communities nationwide and showing key data on non-citizens and estimates of…
New analysis of ICE arrest data reveals that as immigration enforcement increases, a growing share of those arrested have no criminal convictions, challenging common narratives about enforcement priorities.
Immigrants contribute billions in federal, state and local taxes- including to programs like Social Security and Medicare- yet many remain excluded from the very benefits their contributions help sustain.
Spanish-speaking immigrants across the United States describe how the current deportation climate is reshaping daily life- fueling fear, disrupting work and family routines, while also revealing resilience, solidarity, and a…
This data snapshot analyzes the vital economic contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs on Main Street, highlighting how they help local communities thrive while also highlighting disparities in business ownership faced by…
A state-by-state analysis highlighting the economic, fiscal, and community impacts of mass deportation- including impacts on jobs, industries, tax revenues, and immigrant families.
A data-driven look at how immigrants contribute across various levels of the U.S. economy while still facing persistent barriers tied to race, generation, immigration status, and access to opportunity.
IRI’s four years of research on immigrants’ experiences with Medicaid enrollment highlights the barriers many immigrants face in accessing health coverage, including language and documentation challenges, discrimination and difficulties navigating…
Immigrants are a vital part of America’s future, helping to drive economic growth, strengthening the workforce, and creating opportunities that benefit communities across the country.