IRI is conducting a survey of New York community-based organizations to help determine funding needs to ensure a complete and accurate count in the 2030 census.
The program of mass deportation being carried out by the Trump Administration is hurting American workers, both immigrants and those born in the United States. How much would employment drop…
Transformation of warehouses into ICE detention centers is an inhumane way to treat immigrants. It’s also bad economics and planning for local communities. A report by IRI and National Immigration…
New York stands to protect $186 billion in census-guided federal funding by investing $30 million now to ensure an accurate 2030 Census count that supports fair representation, strong communities, and…
New York is home to 4.5 million immigrants who contribute to the state as workers, business owners, caregivers and taxpayers, with especially vital roles in healthcare, construction, restaurants, and domestic…
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.
Proposals in Tennessee would require schools to verify the immigration status of students. Beyond legal and moral concerns, the policy would impose substantial administrative costs on school districts — as…
Immigrants help to shape Utica’s cultural and economic life, contributing to the workforce, entrepreneurship, and community growth while making the city a nationally recognized example of refugee and immigrant integration.
Immigrants strengthen the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area by contributing to economic growth, supporting local businesses and adding vibrancy to neighborhoods as business owners and essential contributors to everyday life.
Low license caps plagued local street vendors for decades — until City Council reforms changed the landscape.