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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A recently signed Iowa law endangering long-settled immigrants and U.S. citizens of color alike has been halted for now. This week, a federal judge temporarily paused the state’s anti-immigrant SF 2340, ruling that the Texas-style legislation “would interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of U.S. immigration laws,” Reuters reported....
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Under immigration action announced by the Biden administration this week, hundreds of thousands of American families will be able to stay together and more fully contribute to their communities. Under President Biden’s plan, roughly 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens will be eligible for a work permit, deportation protections,...
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Rosa Elena Sánchez says that she and her husband Everk “were meant to be together.” But without action from the Biden administration, their life together is uncertain. Their story is featured in a new FWD.us digital ad highlighting the urgent need for the president to act on relief for...
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In the ongoing celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, members of Congress, including Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) took to the House floor this week to uplift the stories of immigrant constituents, highlight their contributions to their communities, and urge the Biden administration to...
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June marks the annual Immigrant Heritage Month, a time for our nation to honor, celebrate, and uplift the stories of immigrants and their communities. In multiple states, events and reporting have already been highlighting immigrants’ accomplishments, contributions, and the unique place they hold in the story of America. In...
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Dozens of bipartisan mayors and county executives from coast to coast have added their voices to calls urging the Biden administration to expand work permits for long-settled undocumented immigrants, including individuals married to U.S. citizens, Dreamers unable to apply for DACA, and others who’ve called America their home for...
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