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 […]
President Biden Must Follow Through with Ending ‘Remain In Mexico’ and Ensuring the Right to Asylum
Washington, D.C. – In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court has ruled in Biden v Texas that the Biden administration has the authority to end the “Remain in Mexico” policy that prevented people from entering the country to seek refuge. The policy has not automatically ended and will be sent back to the Fifth […]
Our Immigration System Must Prioritize Human Life
Washington, D.C. – Following the devastating news of the deaths of over 50 people migrating to the U.S., Bruna Sollod, Senior Communications and Political Director of United We Dream, said: “Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this horrific tragedy. We mourn for those who lost their lives, and send well wishes […]
Defund Hate- A Vision for a Just Future: Defund Hate Coalition Releases Transformative Budget on Immigration Amidst FY23 Budget Negotiations in Congress
The transformative budget is evidence that Congress can invest in an immigration system that centers our collective values of dignity, respect, and humanity for all Washington, DC — Today the Defund Hate Coalition, led by immigrant communities, faith leaders, and civil and immigrant rights advocates, released its 2023 transformative budget proposal on U.S. immigration. The […]
President Biden Must Boldly Reject All Efforts to Delay Ending the Evils of Title 42
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, a federal judge in Louisiana indicated his intent to temporarily block the Biden administration from winding down the evil and racist Title 42 policy by the end of next month. Judge Robert Summerhays’ decision is the latest in a series of Republican court-led efforts aimed at hindering the Biden administration’s plans […]
Defund Hate: 190 Organizations Send Letter to Congress Urging Significant Cuts to ICE and CBP Funding in FY2023 Spending Bill
Washington, DC— As Congress considers Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023, today 190 national, state, and local organizations sent a letter to Congressional leadership and members of the appropriations committee urging them to prioritize significant reductions to funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in […]
Defund Hate: Defund Hate & Interfaith Community Kick Off Weeks of Meetings With Members of Congress to Demand They Divest From ICE and CBP in Their Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Defund Hate coalition held an Interfaith Day of Action where members of the faith community met with members of Congress and Congressional staff to demand they dramatically cut funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a final negotiated Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Throughout […]
Immigrant Youth Honor Those Harmed by Detention, Deportation on Second Annual Immigrant Day of Resilience
Washington, D.C. – On the second annual Immigrant Day of Resilience, immigrant youth from United We Dream commissioned four high-profile digital artwork pieces to honor and bring awareness to families and communities impacted by anti-immigrant violence. The commissioned artists – all of whom identify as immigrant, indigenous, or first-generation –include Iliana Galvez, Kat Cadena, Mimi […]
Defund Hate: As the Biden Administration Prepares to End Title 42, Now More Than Ever Congress Must Invest in Immigrant Communities and Welcome ALL Who Seek Asylum
Washington D.C. – Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Biden Administration announced today that they will not be renewing Title 42, a Trump-era policy that has largely blocked Black and brown communities from seeking asylum in the U.S. since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration is expected to officially […]
Our Power is Undeniable! Ending the Evil Title 42 is a Long Overdue Victory For Immigrant Communities
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden administration took a much-needed step towards building a more welcoming immigration system by announcing the proposed ending of the evil Title 42. After its implementation by President Trump in March 2020 as a way to stop people from seeking asylum, the evil policy known as Title 42 remained in […]
