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Immigration is a hot-button issue within American politics and also an issue that affects the life chances of large numbers of Latinos within the United States. The Latino community is unique in terms of its multi-generational character. Some Latinos have been in the United States since before the southwest was part of Mexico; others have arrived in the United States within the past few days. Recognition of that generational diversity is important. But also important is the recognition that over 40 percent of Latinos in the United States have arrived in this country since 1970. In addition, an estimated two thirds of America’s undocumented immigrants are of Latino origin. Thus, immigration is an important part of the Latino experience.
The Center for Latino Policy Research works, through its research and public programs, to highlight the challenges and policy concerns raised by the immigrant experience in the United States. Within the domains of education, health care, labor policy, housing, and criminal justice, immigrants in this country face a unique set of structural obstacles that affect their material and physical well being. It is our goal to bring to light those areas of concern and to highlight localities and programs that have been able to address immigrant integration in a more humane fashion. Through showing “what works” on immigration, CLPR is interested in moving forward a policy agenda that addresses immigrants’ needs and that values the many contributions that immigrants and their children make to America’s society, economy, and political system.
