"There has not been the same intensity of recruiting young African and young Latino Americans to be in the pipeline. . .We know that there is no talent deficit. There is an opportunity deficit."

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Over the past twenty-five years, NumbersUSA has published numerous scientific reports on the causes and consequences of sprawl in the United States. Our most recent study quantifies ecological decline in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed over the past three decades. Looking forward, we explore a path toward ecological sustainability centered on stabilizing the region's population through reduced immigration.

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The H-1B Wage Gap THE H-1B WAGE GAP How the H-1B Program Undercuts American Workers Source: George J. Borjas, NBER Working Paper No. 34793 (February 2026) KEY FINDING H-1B workers earn 16% less than comparable American workers – a gap of nearly $30,900 per year – generating approximately $100,000 in payroll savings per hire over … Continued

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A pronounced slowdown in net immigration (legal and illegal) has slowed population growth, eased housing demand, and made rents more affordable in several markets.

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Democratic Leaders Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries released their 10 demands last week. While Leader Thune said the demands were "unrealistic and unserious," several would prevent immigration enforcement outright, including:

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Despite half a century of efforts to improve water quality and restore fisheries in America's Chesapeake Bay, its ecological health continues to decline. A new study from NumbersUSA quantifies this ecological decline within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, explores its causes, and discusses possible futures.

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In practice, these demands mirror policies already used by many sanctuary jurisdictions to refuse to honor ICE detainers, claiming that only "judicial" or "court-ordered" warrants allow jails to hold aliens who are already in custody. Imagine if every city in America refused ICE detainers on similar grounds.

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More than a million Americans may be victims of identity theft by an illegal worker. That is one of the startling findings from a December 2025 RealClearInvestigations exposé that documented the staggering scale of identity theft connected to illegal employment – and the devastating consequences for the American citizens whose identities are stolen. The investigation, … Continued

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With millions of inadmissible aliens remaining in the U.S. from the border crisis alone, it is conceivable that we'll continue to see negative net migration for the next few years. That could change if interior enforcement or self-deportations decline.

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