Social work researchers examine the health impacts of U.S. immigration policy
Deporting immigrants to countries where they never lived is causing mental and physical health disparities for individuals and families.
How natural language processing tools can help Indigenous asylum seekers
USC computer science student Katy Felkner is developing natural language processing tools to tackle the translator shortage at the border.
National Science Foundation grant will support immigration and criminal justice research
USC Gould Professor Emily Ryo’s project will also create a unique dataset of immigration courts and judges.
How a Mexican eatery became a cherished urban anchor for immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: USC Dornsife’s Natalia Molina reveals the story of her grandmother’s Echo Park restaurant — a beloved L.A. landmark that once provided much-needed acceptance for a diverse group of Angelenos.
Data study uncovers inequities in U.S. citizenship process
USC Gould Professor Emily Ryo shines light on how race, gender and religion affect the naturalization process.
Immigration boosts U.S. life expectancy, according to USC/Princeton study
Life expectancy for immigrants increased while that of the U.S.-born population declined between 2010 and 2017. The mix of immigrants and an increase in American-born overdose deaths each played a role.
Personal experience with immigration influences studies on migrant experience
Research by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo is aimed at guiding immigration law and policy.
ICE violated its own internal medical standards, potentially contributing to deaths of mostly healthy men
Many of the deaths were due to delayed care or an inadequate response to abnormal vital signs, USC researchers found.
Caregivers struggle with barriers to getting COVID vaccines for elderly immigrant parents
It’s already hard enough for elderly immigrants to receive the health care they need. USC caregivers and medical experts explain how the pandemic has made it worse — and what can be done to help.
COVID-19, suicide and substandard medical care driving high rate of death among ICE detainees
Deaths among ICE detainees increased sevenfold since April 2018 despite far fewer people being in custody, a USC study shows.
USC joins lawsuit opposing H-1B visa changes
Two proposed rules would restrict career opportunities for H-1B visa holders and make it more difficult for them to retain critical jobs they already hold, with serious consequences for international scholars.
How immigrants are portrayed on TV has real-life ramifications
Research from USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center found that, though many televised depictions involved crime or undocumented individuals, authentic immigration storylines can help foster inclusive attitudes.
USC alum proves key figure in landmark U.S. Supreme Court DACA ruling
Lindsay Harrison’s work helped to overturn the Trump administration’s dissolution of DACA and aided the legal battle against the order prohibiting international students from remaining in the country.
‘Say it again’: Is this meme entertaining or belittling?
A USC Annenberg doctoral student discovers how social media can cut both ways.
5 things you may not know about immigrants in Los Angeles County
A study by the USC Dornsife Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration reveals new information about Los Angeles’ immigrant population.
‘It definitely felt like a victory’: USC students share thoughts on Supreme Court DACA decision
There’s a feeling of celebration — but three students we spoke with are already focused on what’s next.
Supreme Court decision is a win for ‘Dreamers’ — but USC experts say it may not last
While many advocates are celebrating the Supreme Court’s opinion on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, USC experts warn that additional legal challenges are likely.
Undocumented USC students can seek legal aid, counseling and other resources
From scholarships to visa and citizenship assistance, programs for students abound.
USC-educated immunobiologist receives prestigious Soros Fellowship
Eric Hoyeon Song, who graduated from USC Dornsife with a bachelor’s in biochemistry, is one of 30 academics to receive the 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.
Why do certain county jails hold detained immigrants for ICE?
A USC law professor investigates which counties are more likely to participate in immigration detention and what those counties all have in common.
This USC law alum opened up new opportunities for Chinese Americans
You Chung Hong fought to repeal the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and helped thousands of immigrants reunite with their families, becoming the nation’s foremost Chinese attorney.
Founder of USC immigration initiative wants to build a hub for research, policy
Eliane “Elle” Fersan grew up in occupied Lebanon; the rampant corruption inspired her devotion to immigrant equity and activism, including founding the Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative at USC Gould.
Research on immigration enforcement shines a light on ICE actions under Trump and Obama
A new report co-authored by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo reveals a major increase in the number of U.S. citizens encountered by ICE.
Your Homework Assignment: Improve Refugees’ Lives
Students get creative with solutions as migrants flee regions in turmoil around the world.