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How Central American Youth Test Outdated U.S. Immigration Laws

By Michael A. Clemens

The scale of Central American youth migration to the U.S. is staggering. Understanding its causes will help policymakers respond more effectively.

As Vice President Mike Pence travels to Central America this week, immigrants will be on his mind. They’ve certainly been on the news, and on the president's agenda. Pence knows that Central American children have been fleeing to the United States. But he should also recognize the staggering scale of this wave, and what’s behind it. Understanding both is key to creating policy that can prevent...

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