Let's continue to celebrate our immigrant and refugee neighbors!
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**Celebrating Immigrants with Advocacy**
Good afternoon,

In June, we recognize Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States and
celebrate World Refugee Day
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20 with others around the globe. This month is a special time to
recognize and honor immigrants and refugees, celebrating the beauty that
comes from the diversity of languages, cultures, and nationalities which
enrich and strengthen our communities.

At the National Immigration Forum, we are dedicated to highlighting the
value of immigrants and refugees and how they contribute to our nation.
Immigrants with and without legal status strengthen America's economy
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in significant ways, they are essential workers
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they are our literal neighbors and members of our communities.

Immigrants have also contributed significantly through culture.
Immigrant-owned businesses and members of our community introduce new
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familiar foods in new ways
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different styles of art
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name a couple things. So much of what we consume and enjoy in the U.S.
came to this country through immigrants.

The Forum took some time this month to collect some stories of members
from our communities and hear how they are celebrating their heritage.
Check out the video below and read this story of students who have hope
away from home
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Hear from Alfonso Pérez Acosta, an independent Colombian artist living
and working in Richmond, Virginia, on celebrating his heritage. Check
out more stories on TikTok @natimmforum!

Next week is Independence Day, and many of us will be spending the day
with friends and family, grilling in the backyard, playing games, and
watching the fireworks. During this time of celebration, let's
remember the foundations on which the United States sought and gained
independence. This country was formed by people seeking refuge who
ventured to cross oceans with the hope that they could live life more
fully, free of the oppression and persecution that many of them were
experiencing. They fought for independence to gain and maintain that
freedom.

The U.S. is still a country that symbolizes hope and opportunity for
millions of people who are not free in their own countries. We say this
is a nation of "liberty and justice for

**all,**" but unfortunately, our policies and systems do not necessarily
reflect that. So, let's stay committed to advocating for justice for
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up for legislation that is just and compassionate, that respects the
dignity and potential of immigrants and refugees who hope to make the
U.S. their new home.

As we reach the end of June and look towards Independence Day
celebrations, let's remember to show gratitude to our immigrant and
refugee neighbors and reflect on their contributions, not just in June,
but year-round. We hope you'll continue to join us at the National
Immigration Forum as we advocate and find other ways to help
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so that they can have opportunities to call this place home with
confidence and enjoy freedom, peace and refuge.

Stay hopeful and committed,

Allison

**Allison Bassett**
Senior Field & Constituencies Associate
National Immigration Forum 

**NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:**

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**NPR:**Nearly 2,000 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean this
year. Here's why
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**EL PASO MATTERS:** Darién Gap continues to serve as migrant pathway
to US-Mexico border
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**LOS ANGELES TIMES:**Supreme Court rules for Biden immigration
enforcement plan
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**THE HILL:**DACA turns 11 as more Dreamers face future without it
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**MIAMI HERALD:**Undocumented workers fear new Florida law
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**CBS NEWS:**DeSantis unveils border plan focused on curbing illegal
immigration
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