Timeline of migration-related nongovernmental organizations in the United States
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This page provides a timeline of major organizations not affiliated with the United States government, that deal with migration-related matters for the United States. Some of them have a more global focus. The list includes:
- Think tanks for research or advocacy, on any side of the issue (for migration, against migration, for more selective migration, etc.)
- Research or advocacy centers in existing universities or think tanks
- Legal resource groups (that provide legal information and services to migrants, potential migrants, and those related to them)
- Grassroots/community organizing efforts
- Mailing lists, websites, and other forums where people congregate to discuss these issues
Full timeline
| Year | Month and date (if available) | Event type | Organization type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Launch | Restrictionist think tank | The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a think tank with the tagline "low-immigration, pro-immigrant", is founded.[1] | |
| 2001 | Launch | Research think tank | The Migration Policy Institute (MPI), a think tank focused on analysis of migration worldwide, is founded in Washington, D.C. by Demetrios G. Papademetriou and Kathleen Newland.[2] |
References
- ↑ "About the Center for Immigration Studies". Center for Immigration Studies. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Mission". Migration Policy Institute. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
