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Immigration

Although the federal government sets immigration policy, state governments play a pivotal role in servicing the needs of immigrant populations. CSG tracks population trends and policy developments within the states to help state leaders shape their responses to changing demographics. In addition, CSG tracks federal legislation on immigration policy to gauge its impact on state programs, responsibilities and financial resources.

 

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immigration: staff contact
CSG DC Office
202.624.5460
csgdc@csg.org

 

 

 

immigration: state legislation
Suggested State Legislation
Immigration Assistance Services
Notary Publics/Accredited Immigration Representatives
Trafficking People and Involuntary Servitude

 

 

 

immigration: state programs
Innovations Awards
Finalist - Nevada - 2004 - Academic Preparation for Limited English Speakers
This program helps increase the English language skills and computer literacy of academically under-prepared, limited English proficient adults who reside in Clark County, Nev. The program also offers academic and career guidance to participants.

 

 

immigration: publications
2008
  1. "Up for a Fight: State Laws Challenged in Court as Lawmakers Take on Immigration," State News, April 2008.
  2. "Smart Border Security: CSG Hosts Conference on WHTI Issues," State News, April 2008.
  3. "More than Watching the Border: Enforcing Federal Immgiration Laws a Challenge for States," State News, March 2008.
  4. Immigration Enforcement, Trends in America, March 2008.
2007
  1. "Shared Borders, Shared Concerns," State News, April 2007.
2005
  1. Trends in America: Navigating Turbulence to Success, Dec. 2005.
  2. “Keeping a Close Eye: Officials Increasingly Turn to Camera Networks and Monitoring Devices for Public Surveillance,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2005.
  3. “Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead,” State News, Aug. 2005.
  1. Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead, June 2005.
  2. “The Challenges Facing the Eastern Region and Partners,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  3. “Western Growth Trends: Pressure on People and Resources,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  4. “10 Change Drivers for the Future,” State News, Jan. 2005.
2004
  1. Immigration: A Megatrends Backgrounder, 2004.
  2. “Breaking Down Barriers Between Law Enforcement and Immigrants,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2004.
  3. “Educating Immigrants and Their Children,” State News, Oct. 2004.
  4. TrendsAlert: Immigrants’ Access to Quality Health Care, Sept. 2004.
  5. “Increasing Immigrants’ Access to Quality Health Care,” State News, Sept. 2004.
  6. TrendsAlert: Immigration—Public Safety and Justice Issues, Sept. 2004.
  7. TrendsAlert: Educating Immigrants, Sept. 2004.
  8. “Regional Cooperation: The Border Legislative Conference,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
  9. “Immigration’s Impact on States,” State News, May 2004.
  10. “Tweaking NCLB: States Given More Time to Meet Needs of English-Learning Students,” State News, April 2004.
2003
  1. “Hispanic Legislators Lead Discussion on Ways to Help Immigrants,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2003.
2002
  1. Signs of the Times: Midwestern Demographic Trends and Their Implications for Public Policy, The Council of State Governments Midwest, 2002.
  2. “The Trendy Side of Demographics,” State Government News, Oct. 2002.
  3. “Rise in Immigration Brings Questions about Education Cost, Access,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2002.
  4. “The Hispanic Population Wave,” The Nor’Easter, Fall 2002.
  5. The Demographics of Redistricting in the South: A Perspective from the 2000 Census, Southern Legislative Conference, July 2002.
  6. “Stronger Bonds Across the Southern Border,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
2001
  1. “Court OKs Official English,” State Government News, June/July 2001.
2000
  1. “Iowa Eyes Immigrants to Fill Impending Worker Shortages,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2000.
  2. “Habla Espanol? Difficulty Hiring Bilingual Teachers,” State Government News, May 2000.

 

 

 

immigration: policy positions & resolutions

2006

  1. Statement of Intergovernmental Policy: Immigration