A Real Pro-Immigrant Vision Must Champion the Legal Right To Asylum
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced plans to expand legal pathways for some, while expanding Title 42, and enacting a “transit ban,” which would bar people from seeking asylum if they passed through a third country. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Deputy Director of Federal Advocacy of United We Dream, said: “President Biden was right […]
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 […]
Congress Cannot Throw their Hands Up and Walk Away
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, during a cold and rainy December Thursday in Washington, D.C. over 200 immigrant youth and allies from across the country braved the elements to demand Congress pass a pathway to citizenship for millions before the end of the year. The day started with a rally where Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Representative […]
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 […]
Defunding Hate Means Pushing back against More in Funding for ICE and CBP
Washington, D.C. – Following conversations between Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a draft bipartisan immigration framework was shared with the press, which reportedly includes provisions such as the expansion of expedited removal and mandatory detention, an extension of Title 42, and billions of additional taxpayer dollars to the deportation agencies of […]
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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 […]
Bipartisan Group of Mayors Urge Congress to Enact Permanent Protections for Immigrant Youth
Washington, DC – Over 70 mayors and local governments from across the country have signed onto a letter calling for Congress to enact permanent protections for immigrant youth, including DACA recipients. Mayors from major metropolitan cities with large immigrant populations such as Los Angeles and New York City, mayors from cities along the border such […]