ICYMI: In NYT Op-Ed UWD’s Greisa Martinez Rosas Denounces Congress’ Failure To Protect Immigrant Youth
Washington, D.C. – Today, immigrant rights leader and United We Dream (UWD) executive-director, Greisa Martinez Rosas, published a moving opinion piece in the New York Times on the critical need to pass permanent protections for undocumented people. — and how Congress has once again failed to deliver a solution. Aspervasive and cruel attacks continue on […]
With Omnibus Bill Democrats & Republicans Join Together To Deny Relief For Immigrant Youth and DACA Recipients
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congress released bill text for the 2023 Omnibus appropriations bill that excludes a path to citizenship for immigrant youth and farm workers. Additionally, the bill includes over 15.5 billion in funding for Customs and Border Protections (CBP), including funding for 300 additional CBP officers. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Deputy Director of […]
ICYMI: Over 200 Immigrant Youth and Allies Kick Off Week of Action with Vigil on the National Mall
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, over 200 immigrant youth and allies from across the country gathered for a vigil on a cold winter night in Washington, D.C. to kick off a week of action for citizenship. United We Dream members were joined by members of LUCHA, CASA, Make The Road Nevada, and Mi Familia Vota and others. […]
With the Clock Ticking To Pass Citizenship This Year, Targeted Ads Push Senators to Deliver Citizenship for Immigrant Youth
Washington, D.C. — As over 200 immigrant youth and allies arrived in Washington, D.C. for a week of action, United We Dream and the Home is Here coalition released two targeted ads on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to demand Congress deliver citizenship for immigrant youth this year through the must pass omnibus spending bill. The first […]
The Clock is Ticking: We Need Real Solutions
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a packed week that will see over 200 immigrant youth and allies in Washington, D.C. taking action starting December 12, there’s been reports of a framework deal between members of Congress on immigration. Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director of United We Dream said: “We’ve heard of many leaked memos, conversations […]
