Immigration Studies

Philip Cafaro & PFIR Take on the Sierra Club. Again.

Philip Cafaro is taking on the Sierra Club yet again. This time he is not only blaming the Sierra Club for its stance on “immigration-driven population,” but he is also painting immigrants as the main culprits contributing to US greenhouse … Continued

U of San Diego Professor & CIS Board Member “Teaching” CIS Materials

Higher education has the duty to provide a fair environment for learning. As such, professors must provide their students with balanced presentations on subjects, especially those which focus on one of the most contentious political issues— immigration. At the University … Continued

Is the Tanton Network Really Complaining about Money?

There’s something about the holiday season that inspires people to complain about money. About a month ago, one blog opined that a certain pro-immigrant lawyer received too much for her time at a certain not-for-profit. It’s interesting that the anti-immigrant … Continued

#FAIL: Steven A. Camarota and the False Prophecies of a CIS Islamophobe

by Jerry Higgins This week sees two anniversaries. The first was on September 11th when, ten years after the horrific attacks, those who died were remembered and mourned. Unfortunately, some chose to abuse the memory of those killed by pushing … Continued

Choose your Delusion: Population Hysteria Misdirects Right-Wing Media

Earlier this month, Rush Limbaugh came as close as he ever has to the truth—that is, a half-truth. A week before the Republican debates, Limbaugh cautioned conservatives from media diversions. Summarized by one fervent writer at the anti-immigrant Center for … Continued

Why is CIS so Scared of Jose Antonio Vargas?

In June of this year, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas caused a major stir when he announced to the world that he was an undocumented immigrant in his affecting New York Times article, “My Life as an Undocumented … Continued

Anti-immigrant Group to Testify Before Congress Tomorrow

Anti-immigrant group Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) are due to testify before the Immigration Policy and Enforcement Subcommittee in the House tomorrow at 1:30pm EST. Representing CIS will be policy director Jessica Vaughan.