Over the past four years, Americans watched as Donald Trump used fear and racism to divide our country and expand the inhumane immigration detention system, separate migrant children from their parents, shut down the refugee program and dismantle our asylum system. Biden’s campaign took a different tone as he promised to work with the American people, including immigrants and activists, to build a nation where home is truly here and safe for all.
In November, America rejected Trump and chose Biden’s vision for the country — one where we commit to building a modern and functional immigration system that recognizes the humanity of immigrants, unifies families, and honors our freedom.
On December 15, 2020, immigrant-led organizations and other activists called on President-Elect Joe Biden to recommit to these promises with a wide-spread “day of action” where hundreds of participants mobilized to demand new immigration policies from the incoming administration within the first 100 days. The #WeAreHome campaign’s “day of action” drew large crowds throughout the country and was a huge success in setting a new tone for the administration, one where immigrants and activists will not be ignored.
In response to this campaign, President-Elect Biden made a statement to thank immigrants for stepping up “in the battle for the soul of our nation” and promised that immigrants and activists will always have a “seat at the table.”
The Biden-Harris Administration must:
1. Create a roadmap to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants
2. Build a fair, humane, and functional #immigration system
3. Undo Trump’s cruel policies
SIGN OUR PETITION: https://t.co/eFQxEQ7nTC #WeAreHome pic.twitter.com/vxhnS3q3Al
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) December 15, 2020
“Quiero una reforma para mis padres y mi hermano” #HomeIsHere pic.twitter.com/EfL3cH694y
— UFW Foundation (@UFWF) December 12, 2020
Cheers this morning as Philadelphia residents prepare for the journey down to Delaware. Hundreds of immigrants, Puerto Ricans, and other voters will knock on Biden’s door. The power that showed up on election day is heading full force to Wilmington! 🚗 pic.twitter.com/RGvfunrsBJ
— CASA in Action (@CASAinAction) December 15, 2020
@SenatorDurbin: with your leadership in the Senate, together we can ensure immediate protections through the executive action from the President, but we can ensure long-term protections for immigrant communities through strong legislation. #FreedomTogether #WeAreHome
— IL Immigrant Rights (@icirr) December 15, 2020
NOW: Community leaders drop #WeAreHome banner in Wilmington, Delaware calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
The path to citizenship for the 11 MILLION of undocumented immigrants in this country needs to start in Pres.-Elect @JoeBiden’s first 100 days. #FreedomTogether pic.twitter.com/WP9RNT6hIA
— Make the Road Action 🦋 (@MaketheRoadAct) December 15, 2020
GORGEOUS! Seemingly endless caravan of immigrant, Black + brown, & Puerto Rican folks has come to Wilmington, Delaware, demanding @JoeBiden deliver justice on core issues in the first 100 days. #WeAreHome #CareNotCages@MaketheRoadAct @CASAinAction @CPDAction @FIRM_Action pic.twitter.com/bJPtyBNvuc
— Daniel Altschuler 🦋 (@altochulo) December 15, 2020
The Cameroon American Council live: “Merely reversing Trump is not revolutionary. It is not enough. What President-elect @JoeBiden can do is TPS protection on Day 1.” #CameroonTPS #FreedomTogether pic.twitter.com/IbsNIDLJES
— CASA in Action (@CASAinAction) December 15, 2020
From Pennsylvania to Nevada to Michigan to Arizona, voters of color & immigrant voters turned out in huge numbers and represented far beyond the margin of victory.
Pres.-Elect @JoeBiden, you MUST deliver for our communities!#CancelTheDebt #WeAreHome #CareNotCages pic.twitter.com/hnroo64Dgu
— Make the Road Action NJ (@MakeRoadActNJ) December 15, 2020
📣As part the #WeAreHome Campaign this national day of action, we call on the incoming @JoeBiden administration to follow through on their promises to implement a moratorium on deportations and extend protection to people with #DACA and #TPS. Join us!➡️https://t.co/CLoZdPv0Vr pic.twitter.com/YzIomRCLu4
— ALIANZA AMERICAS (@ALIANZAAMERICAS) December 15, 2020
