David J. Bier

David J. Bier is the associate director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute. He is an expert on legal immigration, border security, and interior enforcement.Bier’s work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, and many other print and online publications. The U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal appeals courts have cited his research and writing. Bier has testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

A photo illustration of an immigrant with a gate being closed on him

‘TRUST US’

Legal Immigrants in Texas Should Be Worried, Too

The state’s new draconian law is so overbroad it would cause complete chaos if allowed to stand. And Iowa and others are pushing copycat bills that are just as bad.

David J. Bier

Fentanyl pills seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Arizona.

PROHIBITION FAIL

Fentanyl Police Busts Actually Make the Problem Much Worse

New research shows a direct link between big drug seizures and an increase in fatal overdoses.

David J. Bier

A picture of migrants at the U.S./Mexico border.

GIVE IT A TRY

Want to Solve the Border Crisis? Legalize Immigration.

Migrants aren’t the problem and the country is not “overwhelmed.” Nativists politicians and impossible barriers to legal entry caused (and maintain) the chaos.

David J. Bier