CRIMINALIZATION AND BEYOND: THE STATE OF BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN THE US

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1 CRIMINALIZATION AND BEYOND: THE STATE OF BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN THE US February 22, 2017 The webinar will begin shortly. If you experience a problem signing on, please contact the ReadyTalk Technical Support Line at for direct assistance.

2 CRIMINALIZATION AND BEYOND: THE STATE OF BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN THE US February 22, 2017

3 Welcoming America A growing number of places recognize that being welcoming leads to prosperity Welcoming America leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous Welcoming America provides the roadmap and support they need to become more inclusive toward immigrants and all residents

4 Today s Speakers Jennifer Driver Manager of Training & Education Welcoming America Carl K. Lipscombe Deputy Director Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)

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7 A STATISTICAL PORTRAIT OF BLACK IMMIGRANTS

8 Nearly 5 million Black non-citizens live in the U.S 10% of the nation s Black population. Approximately 8.7% of US foreign born population is Black.

9 Geographic Dispersion 23% New York 18% Florida 6% Texas 6% Maryland

10 Jamaica was the top country of origin in 2013 with over 666,000 Black immigrants in the U.S., accounting for 18% of the national total. Haiti seconds the list with neary 598,000 Black immigrants, making up 16% of the U.S. Black immigrant population.

11 African immigrants have driven much of the recent growth of the Black immigrant population and made up 39% of the total foreign-born Black population in The number of Black African immigrants in the U.S. increased 153%, from 574,000 in 2000 to 1.4 million in Nigeria and Ethiopia were the two leading countries of origin.

12 11% of the foreign-born Black population identifies as Latino.

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14 In FY 2013, 15,984 Black immigrants entered the U.S. as refugees, constituting 22.9% of all refugees who arrived in the U.S. In the same period, 5,327 Black immigrants were granted affirmative asylum applications, constituting 34.9% of all asylum applications granted.

15 575,000 Black immigrants are living in the U.S. without documentation, making up 16% of all Black immigrants

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17 EDUCATION 27% of Black immigrants age 25 and above have a bachelor s degree or higher. That s compared to 30% of Asian immigrants & 11% of Latino immigrants.

18 INCOME In 2013 the median annual household income for foreign-born blacks was $43,800 That s roughly $8,000 less than the $52,000 median for American households and $4,200 less than that of all U.S. immigrants.

19 INCOME Nearly 20% of Black immigrants live below the federal poverty line

20 EMPLOYMENT 7.4% Black immigrants have the highest unemployment rate amongst all immigrant groups

21 PART II: MASS CRIMINALIZATION

22 More than 1 out of every 5 non-citizens facing deportation on criminal grounds before the Executive Office of Immigration Review is Black.

23 Over 3/4 of Black immigrants were removed on criminal grounds, compared to less than half of immigrants overall

24 Black immigrants in removal proceedings for a criminal conviction often have lived in the U.S. for a long time and established strong community ties.

25 Black immigrants are much more likely than nationals from every other region to be deported due to a criminal conviction

26 REMOVAL ON CRIMINAL GROUNDS: BLACK IMMIGRANTS VS. THEIR COUNTERPARTS Region Total Removed Total Removed for Convictions % Removed for Convictions Total Returned Africa 1, % 1,496 Asia 2,933 1,110 38% 44,520 Caribbean 4,345 3,588 83% 1,909 Europe 2,009 1,074 54% 12,387 North America (excl. Caribbean) 421, ,116 45% 115,168 Oceania % 609 South America 5,775 2,705 47% 2,201 BLACK IMMIGRANTS 5,509 4,180 76% 3,405 ALL IMMIGRANTS 438, ,378 45% 178,290

27 Black immigrants are more likely to be detained for criminal convictions than the immigrant population overall.

28 DETENTION 1 out of every 5 immigrants detained while facing deportation on criminal grounds before the EOIR is Black

29 EXECUTIVE ORDERS

30 Border Security & Immigration Enforcement Improvements Construction of a wall on the U.S./Mexico border. Detention of non-citizens apprehended on suspicion of violating any Federal or State law Re-establish the Secured Communities Program Hiring 5,000 new Border Patrol agents.

31 Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States Sanctuary Provision - ensures that states and municipalities that fail to comply with immigration and other federal laws do not receive Federal funds.

32 Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States Prioritizes noncitizens who convicted of any criminal offense; charged with any criminal offense, where such charge has not been resolved; or who have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense

33 Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States Ban citizens from seven countries including three African countries: Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. Halted admission of all refugees to the US for 120 days Capped the number of refugees allowed admission to the U.S. in 2017 at 50,000.

34 CONGRESS

35 Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act (RAISE Act) Eliminates preferences for extended and adult family members of U.S. residents, including: Adult parents of U.S. citizens Adult siblings of U.S. citizens Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens Married adult children of U.S. citizens Unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents

36 Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act (RAISE Act) Eliminates diversity visa lottery

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38 Carl Lipscombe #stateofblackimms

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