A humane approach to immigration is key to stronger national security and effective foreign policy.
The United States’ current response to immigration is out of sync with national interests. The Truman Center is working to move the dialogue on immigration beyond its current, polarizing discourse by promoting pro-immigrant, humane policies that enhance national security.
Talking Points on Border Security & Immigration Policy
How to respond to demand to immigrate to the United States and reform immigration policy, with the goal of enacting a more humane and strategic immigration system
The current national conversation around immigration demands new and unexpected voices—such as those in the law enforcement, veteran community, as well as the federal workforce. Using this approach, Truman plans to launch a series of timely projects, including the ideas for how to address challenges at the US-Mexico border, an investigation into plans to honor the American pledge of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) for the Afghan interpreters who helped US forces, and research on climate migration and refugee processing policy. Truman’s immigration program develops bold policy ideas that directly contribute to a more progressive and just US immigration system. From the Southern Border, to Special Immigrant Visas, to climate migration, Truman is at the forefront of the conversation.
The current national conversation around immigration demands new and unexpected voices—such as those in the law enforcement, veteran community, as well as the federal workforce. Using this approach, Truman plans to launch a series of timely projects, including the ideas for how to address challenges at the US-Mexico border, an investigation into plans to honor the American pledge of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) for the Afghan interpreters who helped US forces, and research on climate migration and refugee processing policy. Truman’s immigration program develops bold policy ideas that directly contribute to a more progressive and just US immigration system. From the Southern Border, to Special Immigrant Visas, to climate migration, Truman is at the forefront of the conversation.
Truman Center has long advocated for improved protections for our allies in conflicts abroad.
The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program represents the promise made to Afghans and Iraqis who fought with American troops. Through this report, the Truman Center made recommendations in the early days of the Biden Administration on how to improve the SIV system.
