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Nearly 28M U.S. residents (including 14M U.S. citizens) report limited proficiency in English. Recent @MigrationPolicy webcast explores state & local efforts to communicate essential government information to this population Watch here: bit.ly/langaccess311

Australia’s new visa program allows up to 280 people annually to immigrate from climate-affected Tuvalu, to escape rising seas It’s been called the world’s first ever #climatemigration visa What are others doing in this space? Read up: bit.ly/4bxz2to

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Legally speaking, there's no such thing as a “climate refugee” That doesn’t mean some advocates haven’t tried to create new protections @jmhattem breaks down the evolving legal landscape for people displaced by #climatechange #climatemigration migrationpolicy.org/article/climat…

Under longstanding law, non-citizens who register or vote illegally in US elections face up to 5 years in prison & deportation But voter audits & research show such voting is extremely rare Learn more: bit.ly/4lD2HGe

Non-citizens are not allowed to vote in federal or state elections in the U.S. This has been the law across the country since 1924 Get all the facts with our explainer: bit.ly/4lD2HGe

Most states define which non-English languages are “significant” for the purposes of education, but many don’t offer tests in any or all of those languages, making it hard to assess content knowledge for #EnglishLearners Explore how your state measures up bit.ly/4bmyzdx

Women’s History Month is underway in the US & other countries Roughly half of all migrants globally are female, and the shares are slightly higher in the US Revisit our article to learn more bit.ly/4hS905E

⬆️Cuando la migración crece demasiado rápido, el problema no siempre es la migración en sí, es la sensación de descontrol. 🇺🇸Durante el gobierno de Joe Biden llegaron millones de personas en poco tiempo. Y eso se sintió sobre todo en lo cotidiano. Ahí aparece una molestia que pesa mucho en la política: no siempre es rechazo a los migrantes, sino la percepción de que nadie está ordenando el proceso. Andrew Selee explica cómo ese malestar social terminó alimentando el debate político sobre migración en Estados Unidos. ▶️ Mira la entrevista completa youtu.be/KOnnXh-SCtY #Migración #EstadosUnidos #ElDiluvio

In 15 states, #EnglishLearner students lack native language assessments in core subjects, making it harder to assess their academic knowledge & assess how schools are educating all students & preparing them for success Get our new state-by-state snapshot: bit.ly/4bmyzdx

🚨We’ve just updated our guide to US immigrants & immigration, compiling top stats from official, reliable sources It’s got answers to all the basic immigration questions. All in one place bit.ly/topimmigrantst…

Get up to speed on pressing migration issues & global policy debates On our “World of Migration” podcast, MPI experts & leading voices unpack how immigration systems and trends globally are evolving & what it means for the future Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Fully 81% of Black immigrants in the US are either naturalized citizens or green-card holders Another 3% have a long-term temporary visa Learn more about this population – from top U.S. destinations to origins, home ownership & more All right here: bit.ly/46EBiNN

⏰ TODAY: Webcast will look at state & local language access policies amid federal changes What opportunities exist for jurisdictions to build and sustain their language access frameworks? bit.ly/langaccess311

More states are offering native language assessments to #EnglishLearners: 35 + DC as of last year, up 4 states from 2020 Yet 15 states still don’t offer standardized tests in ELs’ home language & other gaps remain, new fact sheet explains #ELL #EL #MLL 🔗 migrationpolicy.org/research/nativ…

📅 Tomorrow: Join us for a conversation on language access policy at the state & local level What approaches are helping citizens & other residents with limited English proficiency access essential public services and information? 🖥️Register & watch bit.ly/langaccess311

Upcoming webcast features expert discussion & findings from @MigrationPolicy report on New Frameworks for Language Access: Tracking the Expansion & Features of State & Local Laws & Policies Sign up for the webcast here: bit.ly/langaccess311

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Today is #InternationalWomensDay, a time to reflect on the achievements of women and girls and celebrate advancements towards equality — including for female migrants

Women have long played a central role in international migration Ahead of International Women’s Day, take a moment to understand the history bit.ly/4lc3fT8