At the University at Albany, IPL’s David Laitin discusses naturalization challenges, IPL’s approach to policy innovation, and ways local governments can help immigrants integrate and thrive.


IPL co-director David Laitin joined with Laura Gonzalez-Murphy, director of New York’s Office for New Americans and a partner on our NaturalizeNY project, to discuss barriers to citizenship for low-income immigrants and the policy reforms that might lift them. Hosted by the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany, the event also features remarks from Rey Kowslowski, a member of the NaturalizeNY research team. Tune in here: