Library Research Guides: WRIT 134: A Nation of Immigrants?: Research Orgs & Think Tanks

What is a Think Tank?

"[Think tanks are] organizations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues that enable policymakers and the public to make informed decisions about public policy issues. Think tanks may be affiliated with political parties, governments, interest groups, or private corporations or constituted as independent nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)."

-Global Go To Think Tank Index, "Defining and Evaluating Think Tanks"

Immigration Information from Research Organizations and Think Tanks

Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends
A nonpartisan research organization with a primary focus is on the Latino population, although its
research and surveys often also include some information on other groups. Includes information about demography, economics, identity, immigration and more.
Urban Institute, Immigrants and Immigration
A non-profit research organization that examines the impact of immigration on the economy,
challenges faced in various communities, and immigrant’s access to public resources.
Center for Immigration Studies
A research organization which started in 1985 and states their mission is to provide people with reliable information about the consequences of immigration.
Migration Policy Institute
A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC.
Fair: Federation for American Immigration Reform
A national, nonprofit, public-interest, membership organization of concerned citizens who share a
common belief that our nation's immigration policies must be reformed to serve the national
interest.
American Immigration Council
A nonprofit think tank dedicated to research on immigration law and policy.
NumbersUSA
Conservative, restrictionist immigration organization
Brookings
A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank devoted to independent research and policy solutions.
The Heritage Foundation
Conservative public policy think tank.
Refugees International
Advocates for humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises
Cato Institute
Libertarian think tank that advocates a limited role for government in domestic and foreign affairs.
Niskanen Center
A self-characterized "moderate think tank" that advocates for immigration reform and civil liberties.