This is the year for Democrats to deliver on their promises and legalize millions Washington, DC — Lorella Praeli and Hina Naveed, both of whom have lived most of their lives as undocumented immigrants, have written a powerful piece for the New York Times. They talk of their lives...
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Frank Sharry statement on Democratic Budget Resolution Washington, DC – On Monday, Senate Democrats unveiled their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, which is the first step in passing the human infrastructure package via the 51-vote process known as reconciliation. The resolution includes instructions for the Judiciary Committee for $107 billion...
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Washington, DC – Below, find four key points on immigration polling and public opinion relevant to the current moment: 70-plus percent of Americans support citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers, and essential workers – including majority of Republicans The American public rejects Republicans’ “border first” excuses for inaction...
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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...
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Jul 30, 2021
President, Democratic leaders come together to fight for citizenship legislation this year on a Democrats-only 51-vote vehicle Momentum keeps building for pathways to citizenship to be enacted in Congress this year through a Democrats-only 51-vote vehicle. Yesterday, the President and the Vice-President reiterated their commitment to delivering citizenship...
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New polling from Data for Progress finds that the citizenship proposals to be included by Senate Democrats in their human infrastructure package are overwhelmingly popular with Democrats, Independents and Republicans. The question asked: “Do you support or oppose legislation that would create an earned path to citizenship for undocumented...
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The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC), the political arm of the House Republican Caucus, has a long history of running racist, xenophobic ads, as documented by America’s Voice ad tracking over the past few cycles. The Republican Party has nothing to offer the American people – besides the Big...
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Washington, DC – Momentum continues to grow behind the push to include citizenship for immigrant youth, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers in the reconciliation package. From Democratic elected officials across the country – including governors, mayors, and both Senators and Members of Congress – to leading...
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Frank Sharry: “Democrats stand with the majority of Americans and should lean in to deliver immigration solutions that reflect our shared values and national interests.” Washington, DC – New immigration polling from Gallup finds that over the past quarter century Americans have become increasingly pro-immigrant. The new poll finds:...
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Jul 22, 2021
Democrats, recognizing the urgency of the moment, prepare to blow past bad-faith Republicans to deliver citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers The momentum is building. Vice-President Kamala Harris meets today with directly-impacted immigrants and leading immigrant advocates in the White House. Yesterday, in...
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