Just the Facts

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data on the Latino population of the United States that underscores the extent to which the immigrant experience is embedded in the social (and political) fabric of the United States. The political significance of these statistics is apparent in the most recent IPC Fact Check. Latinos comprise the fastest-growing group of voters in the United States. The number of naturalized U.S. citizens is increasing rapidly and the electoral clout of New American voters who share a direct, personal connection to the immigrant experience—that is, naturalized citizens and the U.S.-born children of immigrants—is on the rise.

Published On: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Download File

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in New Jersey.

Published On: Tue, Oct 06, 2009 | Download File

As health care bills make their way through Congress, lawmakers are debating whether or not to include overly burdensome citizenship verification requirements to ensure that unauthorized immigrants do not have access to health insurance.

Published On: Wed, Sep 30, 2009 | Download File

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Arizona.

Published On: Sat, Sep 19, 2009 | Download File