Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Pandemic took a toll on undocumented immigrants’ mental health

Undocumented immigrants faced unique mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~4 min


Driver’s license laws may improve health for undocumented immigrant moms and babies

Laws that allow undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses boost the overall health and well-being of immigrant moms and their babies.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 26, 2024 ~8 min

DACA’s uncertain future boosts stress for recipients

Uncertainty surrounding the future of DACA can boost psychological distress for the program's intended recipients, a new study shows.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Nov. 21, 2023 ~4 min

Immigrant nurses in long-term care hold more skills

Despite significant amounts of human capital, immigrant nurses are often hired for underpaid, entry-level positions and forced to work their way up.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Aug. 9, 2023 ~5 min

Latinx youth benefit from ethnic pride and culture

Cultural preservation can help Latinx youth cope with adverse life experiences and social threats such as racism and discrimination, a study finds.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~5 min

State restrictions risk health of postpartum immigrants

"Immigrants in states with public insurance restrictions for postpartum immigrants are less likely to receive postpartum care."

Robert Polner-NYU • futurity
July 20, 2023 ~7 min

Deportation risk hasn’t been the same for all undocumented Mexican immigrants

In the US, undocumented Mexican men who are young, single, and less educated have the highest risk for deportation, no matter the political climate.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Feb. 24, 2023 ~7 min


There’s ‘clear evidence’ of bias in past US state spending

New research shows a direct link between constituent race, class, and immigration status and US state spending between 1921 and 1961.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Indian American teens: Discrimination started early

Interviews with Indian American teens reveal that discrimination against them began as early as preschool.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~5 min

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