IRI Insights
Thoughtful analysis and timely perspectives from the Immigration Research Initiative team on the latest news, activism, reports from others, and more.
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July 30, 2026
As the demand for elder care grows, immigrant caregivers are essential to meeting the nation’s needs— but mass deportation policies could undermine the workforce families rely on every day.
July 27, 2026
David examines the impact on the local economy of Northern New England if immigrants most at risk are arrested.
July 21, 2026
Shamier reflects on the journey to reform for Street Vendors and how evidence can help move policy and vendor power forward.
July 16, 2026
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
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
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
If you are looking for a meaningful way to dig a little deeper into the meaning of America, David suggests some pieces written by IRI Advisory Board Members.
July 2, 2026
The Supreme Court decision allowing the administration to “de-document” immigrants by stripping work authorization and protected status from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
June 26, 2026
IRI’s Street Vendor report was featured at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in Brooklyn, in an exhibit that feels like it was designed to bring the IRI survey to life!