What will 2026 bring for U.S. migration policy?
Автор: Brookings Institution
Загружено: 2026-01-14
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For three decades, immigration policy has seen little durable progress, often stalled by the persistent narrative that the U.S. cannot be both a nation of secure borders and a land of opportunity. Recent data, however, supports a different reality: by late 2024, irregular encounters at the Southern Border dropped over 80% from their 2023 peak.
A deliberate strategy—combining stepped-up enforcement with new alternative legal pathways—successfully shifted the risk calculus for migrants. By processing individuals through orderly channels and imposing penalties on those who bypassed them, this approach relieved border pressure while filling critical economic job gaps.
Crucially, regional diplomacy played a vital role. Eleven partner countries have absorbed and resettled 4.5 million migrants, helping transform a regional crisis into an economic opportunity. Ultimately, these lessons offer a roadmap for the future, pointing toward pragmatic policies to build a balanced, predictable, and sustainable migration system.
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