President Biden Must Immediately Grant TPS to Central American Countries Still Reeling from the Aftermath of Hurricanes Eta and Iota
Washington, D.C. – A year ago, in November 2020, hurricanes Eta and Iota devastated Central America, leaving hundreds of thousands of people and families displaced from their homes and millions more struggling with water insecurity and economic collapse. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Senior Policy Manager of United We Dream, said: “A year after Hurricanes Eta and Iota […]
From ‘Remain in Mexico’ to Title 42, the Biden Administration Must Use Its Power to End White Nationalist Policies on All Fronts
Washington, D.C. – Following a lower court’s order to reinstate the racist Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ program that resulted in thousands of human rights abuses, the Biden administration issued a new memo last week moving to terminate the program for the second time. Cynthia Garcia, National Campaigns Manager for Community Protection of United We Dream, said: “Immigrant communities and our allies relentlessly […]
Deportations And Expulsions Under President Biden Exceed 1 Million Immigrants
Washington, D.C. – This week, United We Dream updated their “Biden Deportation Tracker” estimating that over 1.2 million individuals have been deported or expelled under the Biden administration, despite a promise from President Biden himself to put a stop to deportations. Prioritizing the safety of immigrant communities will only happen once the Biden administration ends deportations and provides […]
In Reinstating “Remain In Mexico” Biden Takes Ownership of a Trump Policy He Once Denounced
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Biden administration announced that beginning November, they’ll resume the implementation of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) also known as “Remain In Mexico,” a Trump-era policy forcing asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico waiting for their asylum cases to be processed. A policy he denounced while running for president. Since Biden took office, there have […]
Increasing the Refugee Cap is the Right Decision
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, President Biden announced an increase in refugee admittance to 62,500 for the fiscal year. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Senior Advocacy Manager of United We Dream, said: “Our movement spoke up and reminded President Biden of his promises, and he listened. After community pushback, it’s great to see President Biden move away from the historically low […]
LexisNexis’ Multi-Million Dollar Contract with ICE Proves That To Keep Immigrants Safe, We Must Defund and Abolish ICE & CBP
Washington, D.C. – The data brokerage firm, LexisNexis, has signed a $16.8 million contract to sell a database of personal information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As reported by The Intercept, LexisNexis will provide Homeland Security investigators with access to billions of personal records, including credit history, bankruptcy records, license plate images, and cellular subscriber information. […]
In a Shameful Decision, The Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Deport People and Separate Families
Washington, D.C. – Today, in a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled against Clemente Pereida, an undocumented immigrant and father of three who has lived in the U.S. for over 25 years. Pereida, who is at risk of deportation, and others, will now bear the burden of proof under immigration law to show eligibility to have his […]
President Biden: Reopening Homestead Goes Against Every Promise You’ve Made to Protect Immigrant Families and Children
Miami, Florida- Today, officials from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the Biden administration is planning to reopen the Homestead detention center in Miami-Dade county to detain unaccompanied immigrant children. The facility, which was renamed the Biscayne Influx Care Facility, was shut down in 2019 and has faced multiple reports of child sexual abuse, neglect, and dangerous living conditions. Thomas […]
Deportation Force Profiled and Targeted United We Dream Leaders
EL PASO, TEXAS – This morning, Greisa Martinez Rosas, United We Dream Deputy Executive Director, and DACA beneficiary, was pulled from the security line at the El Paso International Airport by agents of the Deportation Force. Agents called the camps for her transfer and Greisa was detained for hours. She was released only after persistent pressure […]
