Some content may only be available in Spanish, but in an effort to represent content that is produced from both sides of the border, they have been included anyway.
The Association for Borderlands Studies (ABS) is the leading international scholarly association dedicated to the systematic study and exchange of ideas, information and analysis of international border, and the processes and communities engendered by such borders.
Organization for research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States. Features news, articles, and publications as well as topics that reflect concerns of the U.S. government, such as terrorism and national security, population and the environment, and guest workers. Includes an Employer Sanctions Database
Spanish only.
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte. A.C. es una institución dedicada a la investigación y docencia de alto nivel cuyo objeto es generar conocimiento científico sobre los fenómenos regionales de la frontera México-Estados Unidos. Formar recursos humanos de alto nivel y vincularse institucionalmente para contribuir al desarrollo de la región.
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe.
Find issue briefs, articles, and other material about "immigration, public benefits, and employment laws affecting immigrants and refugees." Also provides analysis of pending immigration reform legislation, which includes topics such as guest workers, driver's licenses, and border controls. Other features include links to related federal and California sites and information for Hurricane Katrina survivors. From an organization "dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their family members."
As part of the larger Wilson Institute - the Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez Kuenzler and Earl A. Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute.
Official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.
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Provides access to a large number of immigration reports (2002- ) from the Congressional Research Service, Government Accountability Office, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Best online resource for supreme court decisions if one is looking for a very recent case, or a case that is not necessarily high-profile. Possible resource for primary sources.
Bills, Resolutions, Activity in Congress, Congressional Record, Schedules, Calendars, Committee Information, Presidential Nominations, Treaties. This legislative information is maintained and organized by the Library of Congress, in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson.
Published by the Department of State, provides information on treaties and other international agreements to which the United States has become a party.
Official site; Spanish only.
La Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos establece que en nuestro país el Supremo Poder de la Federación se divide, para su ejercicio, en Legislativo, Ejecutivo y Judicial.
El Poder Legislativo se deposita en un Congreso General, el cual a su vez se divide en dos Cámaras, una de diputadas y diputados y otra de senadoras y senadores.
Official site; Spanish only.
La Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación es el Máximo Tribunal Constitucional del país y cabeza del Poder Judicial de la Federación.
Official Site; In Spanish only.
El Instituto Nacional de Migración es un órgano administrativo desconcentrado de la Administración Pública Federal, dependiente de la Secretaría de Gobernación, el cual aplica la legislación migratoria vigente.
El Paso Citizens' Commission for best practices in government. A non-government body that seeks to ensure absolute transparency and integrity in local government.