New Policy Brief
“They Just Denied Me”: Parole Stories & Case Studies
New Policy Brief
“They Just Denied Me”: Parole Stories & Case Studies
Learn how parole systems fail to give incarcerated people a fair chance at release and the reforms needed to restore parole’s promise as a pathway home.
Learn how parole systems fail to give incarcerated people a fair chance at release and the reforms needed to restore parole’s promise as a pathway home.
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DACA Court Case Updates
Ongoing legal threats make the future of the DACA policy more uncertain than ever.
“They Just Denied Me”: Parole Stories and Case Studies
New policy brief and video series show how parole systems fail to give incarcerated people a fair chance at release and highlight...
People Seeking Asylum Are Contributing to the Workforce
When people that are seeking asylum can work legally, they strengthen the American economy, support their families, and contribute to communities in...
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security
FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax
Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief
The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.
DACA Court Case Updates
Ongoing legal threats make the future of the DACA policy more uncertain than ever.
“They Just Denied Me”: Parole Stories and Case Studies
New policy brief and video series show how parole systems fail to give incarcerated people a fair chance at release and highlight...
People Seeking Asylum Are Contributing to the Workforce
When people that are seeking asylum can work legally, they strengthen the American economy, support their families, and contribute to communities in...
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security
FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax
Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief
The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.