Policy Report
Immigrant Rights
Immigrant Rights
Immigrants are central to the nation’s economy, but are too often excluded from economic and social policies that expand opportunity. UCLA LPPI leverages empirical research to improve the quality of life for immigrants and combat discriminatory policies and programs.
What You Need to Know:
60%
60% of ICE detainees tested have coronavirus.
82%
82% of the public supports releasing child detainees to family members or sponsors.
Featured Projects
Expert Issues Brief
Immigrant Rights
Criminalizing Humanitarian Aid at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Policy Report
Immigrant Rights
Temporary Protected Status for Central American Immigrants: Advancing Immigrant Integration Despite Its Uncertainty
Policy Report
COVID-19
Undocumented During COVID-19: Essential for the Economy but Excluded from Relief
News & Press
Immigrant Rights
Kelly Lytle Hernández in El Paso Matters: “Opinion: Challenging the racist underpinnings of laws criminalizing undocumented immigration”
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Immigrant Rights
Michael Méndez in UCI News: “UCI researcher gets NSF-backed grant to study wildfires’ effects on farmworkers”
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Immigrant Rights
Nick Gonzalez in San Francisco Chronicle: “My grandfather’s labor helped America become a superpower. It’s time this country recognizes him for it”
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Criminal Justice
Amada Armenta in Los Angeles Times: “ICE poised for changes as Biden nominee heads to Senate for confirmation vote”
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Research Library
Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.