As our nation celebrates American workers on Labor Day 2024, this holiday cannot be fully honored without highlighting the essential and critical work of immigrants, including those without legal status. These immigrant workers – and there are millions of them – feed us, take care of our children and...
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This past Monday, August 19, marked a momentous day for many American families all across our nation. It was the first day that eligible immigrants could apply for relief under Keeping Families Together, the Biden administration’s new program protecting eligible undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens as they...
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Recent research from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) reveals that undocumented immigrants contributed an astounding $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022. Six of the most immigrant-populous states accounted for a combined $21.1 billion of these contributions, with California leading the way at...
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Washington, DC — Ahead of the RNC’s promised focus today on disinformation and lies that immigrants are threats, below are a collection of related resources and reminders from America’s Voice, including a new overview of the role immigrants play in the Wisconsin economy and key information on J.D. Vance...
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Recognizing the essential role immigrants play in Wisconsin’s economy matters now more than ever, as the Republican party platform – behind which tens of thousands of delegates are rallying in Milwaukee this week – calls for unprecedented mass deportations. As reported on Wisconsin Public Radio, “those deportations, if carried...
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No doubt we’ll hear a lot about immigrants during the GOP convention in Milwaukee this week. Expect a lot of the usual xenophobic rhetoric. But don’t expect an acknowledgement of the role immigrants play in “America’s Dairyland.” It’s an open secret that across Wisconsin, industries like dairy rely on...
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Washington, DC — Yesterday, at a Miami rally, Donald Trump continued his relentless and lurid focus on immigration lies while reiterating his plans for mass roundups and deportations. The remarks follow the release of the Republican Party’s official 2024 platform, which reflects Trump’s full takeover of the GOP and...
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Recent Biden Announcements Stand to Expand Relief for Potentially 300,000 Haitian Immigrants Already in U.S., As Well As Protect Millions of Indoor and Outdoor Workers from the Effects of Deadly Heat Over the past few days, the Biden administration announced two new policies that will have a direct, positive...
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The first 2024 presidential debate, taking place Thursday evening in Atlanta, will likely feature two contrasting visions for America. President Joe Biden introduced legislation featuring a pathway to citizenship soon after taking office and has, in recent weeks, announced action to protect hundreds of thousands of eligible undocumented spouses...
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In Florida, Laura James-Valdez said that despite being married for nearly a decade, her husband’s green card pathway has been a struggle due to his immigration status. “We’re not even able to get health insurance for him,” said Ms. James-Valdez, a U.S. citizen. “We pay taxes together, but he’s...
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