Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings from America’s Voice en Español translated into English.  Based on recent events on different issues, from immigration to the right to vote and to have an abortion, it seems like the handiwork of Donad Trump and his Republican accomplices... Continue »
New polling from Data for Progress finds that the green card/citizenship proposals of Democrats’ budget package are overwhelmingly popular and supported across party lines, with intensity strongly favoring the pro-immigrant respondents. The question asked: “Do you support or oppose legislation that would create an earned path to citizenship for... Continue »
Democrats will be judged on their ability to take action and deliver on citizenship for millions   With Congress ready to gear up for a busy post-Labor Day stretch, leading voices are expressing optimism and making clear why this is the year for a legislative breakthrough to deliver green... Continue »
Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings from America’s Voice en Español translated into English.  As fall approaches, the countdown to the end of 2021 commences and, with it, the possibility that various legislative matters will either be resolved or remain in the pipeline—just one year... Continue »
As fall approaches, the countdown to the end of 2021 commences and, with it, the possibility that various legislative matters will either be resolved or remain in the pipeline—just one year to the midterm elections in 2022, when all eyes will be on electoral politics. Once again, the topic... Continue »
Douglas Rivlin: “Los demócratas serán juzgados por los resultados obtenidos y las promesas cumplidas. Y hoy dieron otro paso hacia el cumplimiento de los compromisos con el pueblo estadounidense” Washington, DC – La Cámara de Representantes aprobó hoy un marco presupuestario que incluiría nuevas vías para la ciudadanía de... Continue »
Douglas Rivlin: “Democrats will be judged by results achieved and promises kept. And today, they took another step forward toward delivering on their commitments to the American people.”   Today, the House of Representatives passed a budget framework that would include new pathways to citizenship for millions. The following... Continue »
Enabling qualified immigrants to earn green cards satisfies the ‘Byrd rule’ In Roll Call column, immigration policy expert Marshall Fitz makes a strong case for the Senate parliamentarian to say yes to immigration provisions Washington, DC – In a must-read op-ed in Roll Call, Marshall Fitz, managing director of... Continue »
“We have the support of the American people” Washington, DC – This week the Senate moved America one step closer to enacting legislation that creates pathways to citizenship for millions of Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers. Below is a sampling of those engaged in the... Continue »
“This vote is a major step forward. The momentum is building. The country is ready. And Democrats are primed to deliver, using every ounce of their majority.”  Washington, DC – Last night, the Senate moved America one step closer to enacting legislation that creates pathways to citizenship for millions... Continue »