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For Policy Makers & Advocates

Talking Immigration Toolkit  The Advocates for Human Rights provides up-to-date analysis and statistics helpful in formulating practicable, respectful, and cost-effective policies regarding immigration-related matters.

Immigration Fact Sheet Series The Advocates for Human Rights immigration fact sheets include the human rights of migrants, integration, the impact of immigrants on the U.S., and undocumented immigrants.

Legislative Updates The Advocates for Human Rights supports immigration laws which meet international human rights standards including due process, freedom from arbitrary detention, respect for the unity of the family, protection of refugees, and protection of workers. The Advocates for Human Rights monitors immigration-related legislation in Minnesota and the United States. 

Liberian Permanent Resident Status Legislation The Advocates for Human Rights works for permanent resident status legislation for Liberians who have been in the U.S. under temporary protection since the outbreak of the Liberian conflict in 1991.

Reports on Immigration A list of local, national and international reports related to immigration Search by topic or browse the entire collection by date of publication.

Breaking News News articles can be an important gauge of how society views a particular topic or issue. Browse an up-to-date list of national, Minnesota, and post-9/11 news articles on immigration and immigrant rights.

Resource Links There are many local and national organizations which deal with immigration and immigrant rights. Find out more about these organizations and browse their lists of publications.

Civic Participation Training Packet Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has compiled a Civic Participation Training Packet to facilitate immigrants working effectively with members of Congress and reporters. Click here for the English version in PDF format. Click here for the Spanish version in PDF format.

New To English
An interactive graphic that allows users to look at the growth of English Language Learners over the past decade. (NY Times)

Immigration Explorer
An interactive graphic that allows users to select a foreign-born group to see how they settled across the United States over time. (NY Times)