https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2017/cb17-81-population-estimates-subcounty.html
Press release which identifies the fastest growing cities—most are in Texas, the largest cities, and the major population trends across regions. From the Census Bureau
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/forbrn_05182017.pdf
Reports that the unemployment rate for foreign-born workers in 2016 was 4.3%, down from 4.9% in 2015. Also offers information on weekly earnings and demographic characteristics. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
https://www.ice.gov/declined-detainer-outcome-report
Weekly reports of non-federal jurisdictions that do not honor detainers issued by federal immigration authorities (so-called sanctuary cities) with information about the individual’s citizenship, detainer issued and declined dates, and criminal activity. Temporarily suspended in mid-April 2017 “to refine reporting methodologies.” See archived reports tab for previous reports. From U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/fjs14st.pdf
More than 30 tables on workloads and outcomes of the federal criminal justice system from arrest to imprisonment. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics
https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/fjs1314.pdf
Covers statistics on federal arrests including immigration arrests, outcomes of trials, characteristics of defendants, inmates in correctional institutions, and recidivism rates. Also examines trends in drug arrests. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R44795.pdf
This report provides examples of various state and local laws/policies that fall into one of three categories known as “Don’t Enforce,” “Don’t Ask,” or “Don’t Tell.” It also discusses federal measures designed to counteract sanctuary policies. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2017/cb17-44.html
Annual press release of population information which shows the Top Ten fastest growing counties by numeric and percent changes. Also shows the Top Ten declining counties, the Top 25 fastest-growing metro areas, and the causes (births, deaths, internal migration, international migration) for the changes. Includes links to detailed statistical data. From the Census Bureau
Revised version of the executive order that seeks to restrict entry into the U.S. of individuals from six Middle Eastern countries. The latest version excludes Iraq from the ban as well as green card holders, dual nationals, and people granted asylum or refugee status. Also reduces total number of refugees allowed to enter country annually. From the White House