Immigration Reform: Why America Needs to Update Its Immigration Laws

The American Immigration Council explains why America needs comprehensive immigration reform. Our immigration laws haven't been updated since 1990 - before the internet existed. The organization provides research and advocates for fair immigration policies that give people due process and meaningful hearings. They work on issues like helping undocumented immigrants get legal status and improving border security. The site includes recent reports showing how immigrants contribute to local economies, like in San Antonio where they play key roles as taxpayers, consumers, and entrepreneurs. They also track current immigration enforcement actions and policies, including travel bans and workplace raids. The Council publishes data showing that nearly half of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children, generating over $8 trillion in revenue. They offer toolkits for communities to support immigrants and advocate for policy changes. The organization fights in court to protect immigrant rights and works to move bipartisan solutions forward in Congress.

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VoiceDaedalus Journal: War and American Democracy ResearchDaedalus is a scholarly journal published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences that explores big questions about society. Their Fall 2025 issue examines how wars have shaped American democracy over time. The journal features essays by university professors and experts who study topics like how war has given more power to the president, how the Supreme Court handles security issues, and how war appears in movies and TV shows. Daedalus covers many subjects including democracy, justice, global affairs, and social health. Past issues have looked at changing rules of war, the common good in democracy, Indigenous knowledge, and immigration and race in America. This is an academic publication meant for scholars, researchers, and people who want to deeply understand complex social and political issues. Readers can browse current and past issues online, sign up for alerts about new publications, and donate to support the Academy's work.