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Immigration Law Professors Rely on TRAC’s Data to Call on Biden Administration to Reduce Immigration Court Backlog
A group of law professors are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to reduce the immigration court backlog which, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University, currently stands at over 1.3 million cases. The letter [PDF] explains…
“Border apprehensions, drought impacts, COVID vaccine demand.”
Research from the Transactional Research Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) was cited the NPR piece “Border apprehensions, drought impacts, COVID vaccine demand.” TRAC, which conducts research on immigration in the U.S. using records from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, found that…
“For every extra dollar invested in the IRS, the government could be getting $6 back.”
Research from the Transactional Research Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) was cited in The Washington Post story “For every extra dollar invested in the IRS, the government could be getting $6 back.” The op-ed piece, written by Catherine Rampell, cites TRAC research…
‘Biden Ends Policy Forcing Asylum-Seekers to ‘Remain in Mexico’–But for 41,247 Migrants, It’s Too Late
Austin Kocher, research associate professor with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), wrote an op-ed for The Conversation titled “Biden ends policy forcing asylum-seekers to ‘remain in Mexico’ – but for 41,247 migrants, it’s too late.” TRAC uses Freedom of Information…
“Immigration by the Numbers: A Look at the Data.”
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was interview for the Talking Immigration podcast episode titled “Immigration by the Numbers: A Look at the Data.” The episode highlights the immigration research…
“Biden is allowing asylum seekers caught by Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program to cross the border.”
Research from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) was featured in Vox for the article “Biden is allowing asylum seekers caught by Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program to cross the border.” TRAC focuses on creating access to government information for…
“At the border, confusion, anxiety and hope as U.S. unveils new process for asylum seekers.”
Research from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) was featured in the Los Angeles Times for the article “At the border, confusion, anxiety and hope as U.S. unveils new process for asylum seekers.” TRAC seeks to encourage transparency by creating access…
“Cautious Hope for Vulnerable Asylum Seekers Under ‘Remain in Mexico’ As the Biden Administration Announces Processing of Cases.”
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in the Time story “Cautious Hope for Vulnerable Asylum Seekers Under ‘Remain in Mexico’ As the Biden Administration Announces Processing of Cases.”…
“Reversing Xenophobic Trump Policy, Biden to Allow 25,000 Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico to Enter US”
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in the Common Dreams story “Reversing Xenophobic Trump Policy, Biden to Allow 25,000 Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico to Enter US.” Kocher, an…
“Murder, Heart Attacks, Suicide, COVID—Immigrants Are Dying in “America’s Waiting Room.””
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in the Mother Jones story “Murder, Heart Attacks, Suicide, COVID—Immigrants Are Dying in “America’s Waiting Room.”” Kocher, an expert on federal immigration…