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Migration

News, commentary, analysis, events, public opinion, and perspectives on issues and current events related to immigration and migration. 

Upcoming Events

The Border at the Ballot Box

Hybrid EVENT
Election 2024

Join us for a conversation on how immigration is shaping elections around the world this year, including the US presidential election.  

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A border crossing roadway in Lukeville, Arizona.
Gregory Bull / AP
Sep
24
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Past Events

Justice For All: Exploring Impunity in the Middle East and North Africa

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the 21st century.

Mar 7
A sit-in in front of the Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon on January 25, 2023.
Reuters

Uncovering the Age of Impunity in the Americas

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Americas in the 21st century.

Mar 2
A protest demanding for an indefinite nationwide strike in Lima, Peru on February 9, 2023.
Reuters
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Commentary & Analysis

‘Build the Wall’ Won’t Work for Trump This Time Around

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The phrase only serves to highlight the shortcomings of his last presidency, Paul Poast argues.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump tours the southern border with Mexico
Evan Vucci / AP
Migration

More Americans Call Volume of Immigrants a ‘Critical Threat,’ Poll Finds

In the News
Washington Post
Craig Kafura

Council polling finds support for Trump’s border wall and use of troops, but wide opposition to his mass-deportation proposal.

A Border Patrol agent leads a group of migrants seeking asylum towards a van
Gregory Bull / AP
Public Opinion
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Research

Republican Concerns over Immigration Hit All-Time High

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Republican views of immigrants and immigration policy largely diverge from overall American attitudes.

Migrants wait in line adjacent to the border fence under the watch of the Texas National Guard
Andres Leighton / AP
Public Opinion

Democrats and Republicans Starkly Divided on Immigration Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Migrants line up at the US border wall
Christian Chavez / AP
Public Opinion
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Experts

Kiran Misra 

Former Government Partnerships Officer, UN World Food Programme
Council expert Kiran Mirsa
Expertise
North America
Migration
Global Politics

John Slocum 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Migration
Council expert John Slocum
Expertise
Migration
Social Media
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