Immigration Policy

Immigration and Gender as Social Determinants of Mental Health during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Case of US Latina/os
Authors: Barbara Gomez-Aguinaga, Melanie Sayuri Dominguez, Sylvia Manzano
This article utlizes the SOMOS COVID-19 Crisis National Latino Survey to conduct a series of intersectional analyses to understand the extent to which personal experiences with COVID-19, gendered structural factors, and spillover effects of US immigration policies impact the mental health of US Latina/os during a public health emergency.

The 2024 Election: Factors Influencing Latino Male Voters' Shift Towards Trump
Author: Gabriel R. Sanchez
This analysis explores the factors contributing to the increased support for Donald Trump among Latino men in the 2024 election.


America's Immigrant Voters and the 2024 Presidential Election
Authors: Gabriel R. SanchezKwadwo Frimpong
This analysis examines the evolving influence of immigrant voters on US presidential elections, particularly in the context of the 2024 race. While traditionally leaning Democratic, segments of the immigrant population showed signs of shifting political alignment, influenced by factors like xenophobia, economic concerns, and social issues.

Immigration Policy as a Decisive Factor in the 2024 US Presidential Election
Author: Gabriel R. Sanchez
This commentary argues that immigration policy could significantly influence the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election.

Immigration Concerns and Social Program Avoidance: The Roles of Legal Status and Family Composition among Asian and Latino Communities
Authors: Alein Y. Haro-Ramos, Gabriel R. Sanchez, Matt Barreto
Immigration policies significantly affect immigrants and their families' access to social programs. This study examines the role of legal status and familial composition in Asian and Latino adults’ avoidance of social programs and assesses differences between the groups. 


Perceived Anti-Immigrant Climate, Health Care Discrimination, and Satisfaction with Care Among US Latino Adults
Authors: Daniel F. López-Cevallos, Edward D. Vargas, Gabriel R. Sanchez 
This article uses the 2015 Latino National Health and Immigration Survey to examine the associations between perceived anti-immigrant climate, health care discrimination, and satisfaction with care among US Latino adults.