American Immigration Council
Project Title
For support of its business and economic research and communications work
Date
Mar. 05, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1987, the American Immigration Council (AIC) is dedicated to creating a fair, humane, and orderly immigration system that strengthensthe U.S.democracy and fuels economic growth.Itcombinesresearch, policy advocacy, state and local coalition building, litigation,and strategic communications that advance solutions that meet the needs of immigrants and the communities where they liveand work.AIC houses the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, a communications project dedicated to reshaping public narratives about immigration with the goal of unifying the country.With Carnegiesupport, AIC willadvance an affirmative vision for interior immigration enforcement, develop state and local leadership inclusive of diverse voices, and amplify its public education and communications efforts to reach a broader segment of the public.
Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 09, 2023
Duration
36 months
Description
Founded in 1987, the American Immigration Council (AIC) is dedicated to making the U.S. immigration system fairer and more just through litigation, policy advocacy, and strategic communications. It is also a watchdog group that investigates governmental spending and administrative policies pertaining to immigration enforcement. AIC houses the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, a communications project dedicated to reshaping public narratives about immigration with the goal of unifying the country. AIC recently merged with New American Economy (NAE), a Corporation grantee and leading bipartisan think tank and advocacy organization focused on making the economic case for immigration reform, and now also works to build support among conservative communities. With Corporation support, AIC will engage in policy advocacy, pursue impact litigation, and publish resources and analyses that improve due process for immigrants, limit inhumane immigration enforcement, and increase government transparency.
Project Title
For support of a merger with New American Economy
Date
Jun. 09, 2022
Duration
12 months
Description
The American Immigration Council (AIC) is a hub of litigation, policy research, and advocacy founded by the American Immigration Lawyers Association to strengthen the United Statesby working toward a more fair and just immigration system. New American Economy (NAE) is a leading bipartisan think tank and advocacy organization founded by Michael Bloomberg to make the economic case for soundimmigration policies. In January 2022, the two organizations completed amerger that brings together NAE’s and the AIC’s complementary organizational and programmatic strengths. The merger will enable the new organization to devote a larger portion of its budget to revampedprogrammatic work. With Corporation support, the new American Immigration Council will develop a five-year strategic plan and work to seamlessly integrate the two organizations.
Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 04, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1987, the American Immigration Council (AIC) is dedicated to making the United States immigration system fairer and more just using litigation, policy advocacy, and strategic communications. It is a watchdog group that investigates government spending and administrative policies pertaining to immigration enforcement. It is also home to the newly launched Center for Inclusion and Belonging, which is dedicated to reshaping public narratives about immigration with the goal of unifying the country. With Corporation support, AIC will engage in policy advocacy, pursue impact litigation, and launch a communications campaign with the Ad Council.
Project Title
For general support
Date
Dec. 06, 2018
Duration
24 months
Description
Despite its reputation and history of being a nation of immigrants, the United States has been unable to enact meaningful reform of its broken immigration system. There is a backlog of 714,000 cases in immigration court; 2,550 migrant children have been separated from their families at the Southern border; and the current Administration has attempted to strip hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants of their residency status, right to work, and protections from deportation. The American Immigration Council was established in 1987 to help the United States work toward a more fair and just immigration system. In addition to being a primary resource on immigrants and the immigration system for policymakers and the media, the council employs its expertise in immigration law and policy to defend the due process rights of immigrants and noncitizens through litigation and advocacy. With Corporation support, the council will grow its legal team and litigation capacity, in order to continue defending immigrants and advocating for a fairer immigration system.
Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 03, 2016
Duration
24 months
Description
In recent years, the immigration reform field has seen considerable progress, including state legislatures moving to adopt policies intended to help integrate immigrants and provide them access to services, and President Obama’s executive actions temporarily protecting certain undocumented immigrants from deportation and outlining new enforcement priorities. These victories require research and analysis from trusted policy organizations that can accurately assess the impact of proposed legislation—helping to inform policymakers and the public during debates. Their successful implementation also requires monitoring—and in some cases, litigation—by legal groups. The American Immigration Council works to change the immigration debate by providing accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on the country and by refuting myths and correcting misinformation. With Corporation support, the council will continue to shed light on laws and policies that are outdated, inhumane, and wasteful and advance policies that promote prosperity, family unity, and a fair process for newcomers to the country.