Washington, D.C. – In the face of a violent anti-immigrant platform that will be led by President-elect Trump, the Home is Here campaign is ready to continue the fight to relentlessly defend DACA recipients and our communities at every turn. Trump’s continuous pledge to end DACA, carry out mass deportations and family separations, and violently target and raid communities nationwide, will be met with bold, powerful resistance as directly-impacted individuals and allies forge a new path to a future in which we’re all protected.
This urgent moment requires the Biden-Harris Administration and Members of Congress to take advantage of every possible measure to deliver massive protections for millions of immigrants over the critical next few weeks. The upcoming lame-duck session is the vehicle to do so, and we call on all local, state and federal officials to take unapologetic steps to prepare to dismantle Project 2025 and Trump’s plans before they wreak havoc on our communities
Representatives from the Home Is Here Coalition — encompassing over 100 organizations across the country — released the following statement:
Bruna Sollod, Senior Political Director of United We Dream, said:
“The Home is Here Campaign was born during Trump’s first term in office and we’re stronger and larger than we were. At every turn, our campaign went head to head with Trump, protecting DACA at the highest court and defending our communities. DACA recipients, our communities, and our allies, are ready to go all in at this moment to protect one another, and we call on mayors, governors, city council members all across the country to do the same by taking decisive action now to deliver protections to immigrants in their communities who will be targets of Trump’s plans.”
Jung Woo Kim, NAKASEC Co-Director and DACA recipient, said:
“Though times ahead may seem difficult, we must not lose sight of our shared strength and power. NAKASEC has organized Korean and Asian Americans and immigrants for decades, and our communities are all-too familiar with the harm of authoritarian regimes, xenophobia, and racism. The need for cross-movement and community solidarity is stronger than ever, and we remain committed to creating a world that centers our humanity. We will continue to fight against policies and rhetoric that undermine our humanity, and we will continue to protect and advocate for the most marginalized in our communities. We organized strong against the previous Trump administration, and we will again. Our networks of support are formidable, and together we can create a future where all residents of this country are treated with respect and justice.”
Iliana Perez, Executive Director of Immigrants Rising, said:
“After a high-stakes election and as we digest the news that president-elect Trump will be returning to the White House this January, we are focused and resolute about who we are and what we’re about. We will not be afraid and we will not lose focus on our goals. We’ve been here before and we stand strong, equipped, and united in our efforts to advocate for undocumented people. Just like we’ve done for access to academic opportunities and entrepreneurship, Immigrants Rising and our partners will not stop pushing policymakers to do the right thing when it comes to immigration and access to opportunity for undocumented people. We will not sit on the sidelines when our communities are threatened – not now, not in January, not in the months and years ahead. We will continue to be here for one another in this nation we call home. Together we will stand our ground because our home is here.”
Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), said:
“Donald Trump’s election – following his embrace of white supremacy during the campaign – brings us to one of the most dangerous moments in our country’s history. One thing is certain: we cannot and will not retreat. We successfully fought Donald Trump before, and we will do it again. There is too much at stake in the months ahead to succumb to despair. Instead, we will come together, lift up the courage and resilience of immigrant communities, and fight back with everything we have.”
Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, said:
“Let there be no doubt that we will continue to stand up and fight for the undocumented community, as immigrants remain essential to the future promise of our country, regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. We’re clear-eyed about the challenges ahead but remain resolute to continue our march toward a country that honors the dignity and humanity of immigrants.”
Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of Justice Action Center, said:
“The dehumanizing lies peddled about immigrants and immigration aren’t just about immigrants. Rather, they paint a dystopian picture of a country that, regardless of electoral outcome, millions of us have rejected repeatedly. Our work to stand in solidarity continues. We have a simple message for President-elect Trump or his deputies if they decide to make good on their despicable plans: We will see you in court. And, we have a message of love to immigrant communities, we see you, we are you and we will stand with you.”
Theo Oshiro, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road NY, said:
“The policies peddled by Donald Trump are racist, misogynistic, and anti-immigrant. We are clear-eyed about the dangers posed by a second Trump administration, especially as he has made vilifying and dehumanizing immigrants the centerpiece of his campaign. It is now up to us—immigrants, working class people, youth, women, the TGNCIQ community, and allies—to protect our futures. Our commitment to collective action and social justice does not begin or end on election day. We are organizers, advocates, teachers, and lawyers, and our work is to turn love into power.”
