What we are Thinking

Our insights into relevant issues, trends, and challenges.

July 16, 2026

ICE Raids Are Hurting Local Businesses

David discusses his take on research that shows that escalating ICE raids are disrupting local economies by driving away customers, straining small businesses, and creating lasting economic consequences for entire communities.

July 9, 2026

Budgets Reflect Our Values: What New York’s FY 2027 Budget Delivers for Immigrants

Shamier highlights how New York’s FY 2027 budget supports immigrant communities through key investments, policy protections, and funding priorities that shape the state’s future.

July 6, 2026

Beyond the “Criminal” Narrative: Reality vs Rhetoric 

Cyierra examines the gap between the federal administration’s rhetoric about targeting immigrants with criminal records and the reality that many immigrants being detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.

July 2, 2026

A Push to De-Document Immigrants

The Supreme Court decision allowing the administration to “de-document” immigrants by stripping work authorization and protected status from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.