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In a deep dive Medium post, David Leopold, legal advisor to America’s Voice, Chair of Immigration at Ulmer & Berne and former President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, describes the Supreme Court’s decision to require the administration to restart implementation of the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy and the... Continue »

The following is a statement from Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice, reacting to the Supreme Court’s ruling on MPP or “Remain in Mexico”: Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on MPP – called by Vox legal analyst Ian Millhiser a ‘stunning, radical’ decision that, ‘upends decades of precedent... Continue »

MPP SCOTUS Decision The New York Times Supreme Court Allows Revival of Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Asylum Policy The Washington Post Supreme Court says Biden administration must comply with ruling to restart ‘remain in Mexico’ program for asylum seekers The Wall Street Journal Supreme Court Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum... Continue »

America’s Voice   “Immigration reform is a perfect fit for budget reconciliation” By 81-19% the American People Support the Resettlement of Afghan Allies in U.S. English The New York Times A former Pence aide says Trump and Miller tried to stymie Afghan refugee efforts. By Michael D. Shear August... Continue »

Leading Democrats continue to build support for delivering citizenship for millions this year via a Democrats-only 51-vote vehicle, such as reconciliation, while outside editorial and local voices offer a reminder of why citizenship is so essential. What looked like a long shot just a few weeks ago, citizenship for... Continue »

“The time to stand on the sidelines is over. We need everyone all in, now.” –  Dreamer and CHIRLA activist Fatima Flores   One week ago, Judge Andrew Hanen’s anti-DACA ruling threw the lives and futures of Dreamers and their families into turmoil. In turn, this cruel decision has... Continue »

The following is a statement from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to the DACA ruling by Texas Judge Andrew Hanen:  DACA is hanging by a thread.  The lives of young immigrants who are American in all but paperwork are under severe legal threat. It’s only a... Continue »

A profile of a Salvadoran TPS holder underscores need for TPS designations and Dream and Promise Act instead of “patchwork or duct tape approach to immigration”  In a new article for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Brian Lopez profiles Texas-based Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder Hipolito Zavala.  Like the... Continue »

America’s Voice   ICYMI: Ongoing Crises and Recent SCOTUS Ruling Highlights Urgency for TPS Designations in Central America Stats, Stunts and Solutions: What You Need to Know About the Trump-Abbott Border Visit La necesaria independencia de demócratas y republicanos English Roll Call House Democrats might wait for Senate budget... Continue »

America’s Voice   On Citizenship, Democrats Gear Up to Get to “Yes” while Republicans Gear Up to Get to “No” English McClatchy ‘Look beyond the criticism’: Kamala Harris’ allies urge vice president to resist border fight By Francesca Chambers June 22, 2021 Reuters Migrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food,... Continue »