New data analysis provides baseline for weighing options on unauthorized immigration, say experts

New data analysis provides baseline for weighing options on unauthorized immigration, say experts

New research shows the number of "undocumented immigrants" -- if defined as those without long-term authorization to reside in the U.S., including those granted short-term legal status -- reached an estimated 14.6 million in 2024, an "increasingly settled" population that reflects shifts in migration patterns.