President Biden: You Must Be Bold In The Face Of White Nationalism
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced plans to keep Trump’s historic low refugee admission at 15,000, breaking a promise to raise the cap to over 62,000 by the end of the year. Then, following community outrage, backtracked on his decision. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Senior Advocacy Manager of United We Dream, said: “President Biden’s announcement today to keep refugee admission […]
Immigrant Youth and DC Councilmembers Introduce First ‘Immigrant Day of Resilience’ to Honor Immigrants Directly Impacted by Detention, Deportation
Washington, D.C. – Today, immigrant youth from United We Dream, in partnership with Tsuru for Solidarity, honored the resilience of immigrant families who have been impacted by detention, deportation, police brutality, and COVID-19 by establishing the first of its kind Immigrant Day of Resilience. The Day of Resilience was marked by the unveiling of a mural by Shirien Damra located outside […]
We Are Undeniable: New Storytelling Videos Demand the Senate Pass a Pathway to Citizenship for Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Now!
Washington, D.C. – Today, United We Dream launched a series of four videos demanding the Senate prioritize a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, TPS holders, and farm workers. The series is part of United We Dream’s Undeniable campaign and our efforts to fight for citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Each video asks viewers to […]
Immigrant Youth Celebrate The Undeniable Power of Our Movement As House Passes Two Historic Immigration Bills!
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted 228-197 to pass the Dream & Promise Act and 247-174 to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two milestone immigration bills that would collectively provide a pathway to citizenship for over 5 million immigrant young people, TPS holders, and farm workers. The Dream & Promise Act and […]
Update: Biden Administration Announces Continued Expansion of TPS to Include Myanmar
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden administration announced its continued expansion of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to also include roughly 1,600 people from Myanmar who are currently living in the U.S. The new designation would allow those from Myanmar to file initial TPS applications to continue living and working in the U.S. for the next 18 months. Earlier this […]
The American Rescue Plan Delivers Critical Relief to Millions of Working People But Still Excludes Most Undocumented Immigrants
Washington, D.C. – Following its passage in the Senate over the weekend, House Democrats passed the American Rescue Plan yesterday, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that will deliver much-needed relief to millions of working families across the country. The bill includes additional unemployment aid, vaccine distribution funds, direct payments, and state and local government relief. President […]
Immigrant Youth Refuse to Leave Anyone in Our Community Behind. Expanding TPS is Just the Beginning.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden administration announced it will offer deportation relief and work permits to tens of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. by expanding eligibility for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The expansion is expected to apply to Venezuelans who have been living in the U.S. as of today, and includes many who have […]
Immigrant Youth Celebrate the Dream & Promise Act as a Testament to our Power and Resilience
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the House introduced the Dream and Promise Act, a bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship to over three million undocumented immigrant youth and TPS holders. The vast majority of the American people deeply support a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth. The House also introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bill […]
Immigrant Youth Recognize Our Movement Power as Biden Admin Unveils Immigration Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden administration, alongside Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Representative Linda Sanchez (CA-38), unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. This bill features a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. and does not include funds for detentions, deportations or border wall construction. Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director of United […]
Immigrant Youth Take Action Outside of ICE Building Demanding President Biden Immediately Stop ALL Deportations
Washington, D.C. – Under the Biden-Harris administration, ICE and CBP have continued to enforce their racist and cruel anti-immigrant agenda by deporting over 26,000 immigrants, including thousands of Black immigrants to countries including Cameroon, Haiti and Jamaica. Today, immigrant youth from United We Dream gathered outside the DC ICE building to demand President Biden immediately end ALL deportations […]
