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Is the international legal system prepared for the grand new challenges that climate change will pose to migration, sovereignty and citizenship? We consider all the options on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration

The Supreme Court just allowed the Trump administration to end a policy allowing people to self-identify their gender or choose a third option ("X") on their passports Revisit our article on shifting policies in the US & globally https://bit.ly/4aMMdG6

Countries have different strategies to try to harness diaspora resources In Mexico's Tres por Uno, the government matches $3 for every $1 remitted for development projects Nigeria & others have raised millions through diaspora bonds See more: https://bit.ly/43fj581

Over the past decade, migrant-origin country policies on return & reintegration have evolved significantly Learn how: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/return-origin-country-priorities

The amount of money migrants & other diaspora members send back to their homelands can be affected by factors including 📖Gov’t policies 📈Inflation ⚔️Political instability Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/43fj581

Some countries have seen noticeable gains in remittances after implementing policies to engage their diasporas. Others less so. Our article explores: https://bit.ly/43fj581

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Climate change is challenging long-held principles of international law, including about nationality and citizenship Hear more in the latest episode of our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration

It’s not just about deportation Our experts explain why the US’s detention of a record number of unauthorized immigrants & other removable noncitizens is a major shift: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc

Maine’s immigrant families are part of its future 👶 84% of children in immigrant households are U.S. citizens 🧡 They marry at higher rates – 58% for those 15 & older, compared to 51% for U.S. born Learn more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities

❓ Who leads on return and reintegration in migrant-origin countries? • Ministries of foreign affairs for returns • Social & labour ministries for reintegration • Local actors are increasingly vital in linking national & community support Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz

Within our lifetimes, climate change could conceivably render inhabitants of some small Pacific Island nations stateless Here’s how—and what might happen to them next ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4qyZAkH

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⏰ TODAY is the last day to apply for our Spring (Jan-April) internship cycle! Don’t miss this opportunity to join our research or communications teams, & get some substantive experience Applications close tonight: https://bit.ly/4mRGPXS

My @migrationpolicy.bsky.social colleagues have new data out today showing that 80% of the unauthorized immigrant population have at least five years of U.S. residence, with 45% living 20 or more years in the United States (!)

For @migrationpolicy.bsky.social podcast on climate migration, I spoke w @marknevitt.bsky.social about the possibility climate change wipes entire countries off the map What happens to those countries' inhabitants? mpichangingclimatechangingmigration.podbean.com/e/climate-st...

Tens of thousands of children in the Houston area are affected by U.S. immigration policies, says a new analysis by @migrationpolicy.bsky.social. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

New MPI Europe study identifies opportunities to strengthen return & reintegration efforts: ✔️ Link reintegration with existing public services ✔️ Engage local & civil-society actors ✔️ Improve data to inform policy #AVRR #returns Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz

Private prison companies play a major role in US immigrant detention, holding 85% of all detainees as of earlier this year These companies profit on multiple fronts & stand to gain more as detention expands Our article breaks down what you need to know: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc

Immigrants in Maine show high integration outcomes: 🧾 Half are naturalized citizens 💬 3 in 4 speak English exclusively or very well 🏡 64% own their own home Learn more: 🔗 www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities

The world has never before faced a global challenge like climate change, which could remake all aspects of society—including migration Understand the stakes with our podcast “Changing Climate, Changing Migration”

Despite the rhetoric, nearly ¾ of individuals in US immigration detention have no criminal conviction Roughly ¼ have a pending charge, mostly for minor offenses such as traffic violations https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc

If climate change wipes entire countries off the map, as could happen in the Pacific Islands, would its citizens suddenly become stateless? We explore with legal scholar @marknevitt.bsky.social on our podcast "Changing Climate, Changing Migration"

Funding for US immigration detention is on pace to be 62% larger than that of the entire federal prison system Want to know what ICE is going to do with that money? Read our brand-new article https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc

"Maine offers an example of an important question facing policymakers nationwide how to manage broad policy challenges, such as housing and labor shortages, while simultaneously assisting communities in need of additional support immigrant and U.S. born alike" www.migrationpolicy.org/research/mai...

Just 2️⃣ more days to apply to become a Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholar for our Spring 2026 internship cycle Come see how a world-class think tank works & gain substantive experience, networking & professional development All you have to do is apply by Nov. 1!

How are governments in migrant-origin countries shaping policies to ensure the best reintegration & societal outcomes for their nationals who’ve been returned by countries in Europe and beyond? New MPI Europe brief examines the evolution of these policies 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz

If climate change wipes entire countries off the map, as could happen in the Pacific Islands, would its citizens suddenly become stateless? We explore with legal scholar @marknevitt.bsky.social on our podcast Join this interesting conversation

The US government’s detention of unauthorized immigrants has grown at an unprecedented scale and speed From 39,000 detainees in January to 61,000 in September, the numbers may reach 107,000 in 2026 Our experts explain the transformation: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc

Our new report takes a deep dive on Maine’s immigrant population: 💼 45% are in their prime working years vs 36% of U.S.-born Mainers 👨‍🎓 43% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 32% for U.S.-born Mainers 🔗 Read more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities

The U.S. is the top destination for Filipino migrants 🌍 It’s no wonder that #FilipinoAmerican history is so rich and deeply rooted. This #FilAmHeritageMonth, explore the global ties: https://bit.ly/42kCPXn

Maine’s immigrant population may be small but it’s helping shape the state’s future As the state’s U.S.-born population ages and is projected to shrink, immigrants are expected to play a more significant role in the workforce 🔗 Read: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities

Applications for our Spring (Jan – Apr) internship cycle are due no later than THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 1! Our interns get great hands-on experience, world-class professional development & a stipend + can work remote or in person in D.C. DEADLINE: November 1

In school or early-career and want hands-on research/comms experience at a top policy organization working on an important issue? Become a Demetrios G. Papademetriou Scholar & make a difference Deadline to apply for spring internship cycle is Nov. 1 https://bit.ly/4mRGPXS

Certain barriers have a disproportionate impact on early-career and Global South researchers, narrowing whose work shapes migration policy Learn more from our Migration Information Source magazine: https://bit.ly/42T8Ndz

We’re accepting applications for our Spring (Jan – April) research & communications internships Submit your application by Nov. 1 to become a Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholar: https://bit.ly/4mRGPXS

What do migration researchers say are their biggest professional challenges? ⤵️ https://bit.ly/42T8Ndz

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Most migration researchers find collaborators mainly at conferences or within their own institutions. That can lead to fragmented and siloed research networks Read more about the barriers researchers face https://bit.ly/42T8Ndz

Happy to share that MPI has updated its online data tool that profiles the country's unauthorized immigrant population at the national, state, and local level to use 2023 American Community Survey data. Check it out here:

Migration is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, yet researchers in academia & beyond often struggle to influence policy A new survey of 1,835 scholars across 101 countries reveals why Read up in our Migration Information Source magazine www.migrationpolicy.org/article/migr...

Our US Immigrant Spotlight articles make it easy to find accurate information about the diverse foreign-born groups in the United States https://bit.ly/ImmigrantSpotlights

💸Individuals worldwide sent $54.3 billion in remittances to sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, an 80% increase since 2010

📍 One-third of all sub-Saharan African immigrants in the US live in one of these five cities: Washington DC, New York, Dallas, Minneapolis or Atlanta Read more: https://bit.ly/46SsTHa

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Are you eager to make a difference in the forced displacement & humanitarian protection space? Our Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI) is accepting intern applications for the January–April 2026 cycle! Apply by Nov. 1! https://bit.ly/43QSfm2

This #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, reflect on the vibrancy of #FilAm culture nationwide 📍 LA, San Francisco, NYC, San Diego and Chicago are home to the largest Filipino communities in the US Discover more with our maps: https://bit.ly/4gLQCfo ##FilAmHeritageMonth #FAHM

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MPI’s immigrant integration program focuses on #earlychildhood & K-12 education involving children of immigrants in the US, #languageaccess & other key topics Intern w our National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy for the Jan–April cycle! Apply by Nov 1 www.migrationpolicy.org/about/intern