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August 7, 2013
Huffington Post

SAFE Act an Expensive Boondoggle
… of our immigration laws is critical to the success of our immigration system.” He then said, “One reason why our immigration system is broken today is because past and present Administrations have largely ignored the enforcement of our immigration laws …
By Alex Nowrasteh
August 5, 2013
LSE Review of Books

Book Review: Exodus: How Migration Is Changing our World
… a simplified model of migration, linking migration to the size of the diaspora: the larger the diaspora, the easier is immigration. Simultaneously, a sizeable diaspora slows down the absorption of immigrants into mainstream society. Consequently, under certain conditions, unrestricted immigration …
By Dalibor Rohac
August 2, 2013
The Wall Street Journal

Think Government Is Intrusive Now? Wait Until E-Verify Kicks In
Massive border security and E‑Verify are central provisions of the Senate immigration bill, and they are supported by many in the House. Both provisions signal how wrong‐headed much of the immigration‐reform effort has become. E‑Verify is …
By John H. Cochrane
March 5, 2013
Philadelphia Inquirer

Guest Workers Key to Reform
… worker program for lower‐skilled migrants. The details are obscure, but this agreement is an essential first step for successful immigration reform — a step so far ignored by the Obama administration. Without a guest‐worker program, quite simply, immigration reform …
By Alex Nowrasteh
March 4, 2013
National Journal

Immigrants Did Not Take Your Job
… planner. This notion was debunked by free‐market economists more than a century ago. It’s time for opponents of immigration reform like Rep. Smith to learn that lesson and trust the market to regulate immigration flows better than the …
By Alex Nowrasteh
December 28, 2012
Orange County Register

Who Will Pick our Apples?
… tons of fruit rot unpicked this season because raising wages further will make the harvest unprofitable. To fix the unauthorized immigration problem, the legal immigration system must be fixed. Visitors often ask if non‐Hispanics ever apply for picking jobs …
By Alex Nowrasteh
March/April 2021
Policy Report

Give Me Your Huddled Masses…
… the potential for economic gains from immigration illusory? Are there negative cultural effects to consider that weigh in favor of immigration restrictions? Nowrasteh and Powell carefully consider the evidence for this theory, responding to the arguments put forward by immigration …
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March 25, 2025
Cato Daily Podcast

Trump-Era Financial Surveillance Aims to Track Small Transactions
Under the guise of targeting illegal immigration, the Trump administration is moving to curtail Americans’ financial privacy even further. Nick Anthony explains how.
Featuring Nicholas Anthony and Caleb O. Brown
March 4, 2025
CQ Researcher

Should the Federal Government Subsidize Family Caregivers of Older Americans?
… because family members would be happier working outside the home or would provide lower-quality care than trained professionals. Eliminating immigration, licensing and other regulatory obstacles would expand access to high-quality, affordable home care without costing taxpayers a penny …
By Michael F. Cannon
November 21, 2024
Free Society

Reining in the Imperial Presidency: A Plan for Repealing Harmful Executive Orders
From health care, immigration, and the economy to decisions on military action and civil rights, executive orders are a president’s means to bypass Congress and impose their will.
By Alex Nowrasteh
November 8, 2024
Cato Daily Podcast

The Voters and Issues That Returned Trump to the White House
Immigration and inflation loomed large in the race for the White House. Emily Ekins details the what changed since 2020.
Featuring Emily Ekins and Caleb O. Brown
October 18, 2024
Blog

USTR Acknowledges China Tariffs Failed, Will Continue Anyway
Ultimately, Washington’s ability to force wholesale changes onto the Chinese economy is limited. Instead, growth should be the north star of US economic policy vis-à-vis China and policymakers should trust the United States’ traditional strengths—a commitment to the rule of law, openness to international trade and immigration, and dedication to dynamic, market-based innovation.
By Clark Packard
December 21, 2023
Blog

Four Worthwhile Recommendations from the Select Committee for Outcompeting China
Policymakers should trust America’s traditional strengths: openness to international trade, immigration and market-based innovation.
By Clark Packard and Alfredo Carrillo Obregon
June 20, 2023
Study

Strengthening the Foundations of Freedom
This interactive chapter of the Cato Institute’s 2022 Annual Report takes you on a virtual journey though Cato’s work on immigration, state fiscal policy, outreach to policymakers, and more.