John, last week, I wrote a piece for the Chicago Sun-Times, calling on President Biden to take executive action toward comprehensive immigration reform.

Today, President Biden proved he could be the president we elected by providing relief to thousands of mixed families, like mine, and Dreamers like my husband, Boris.

Before I tell you more, I'm fighting for this issue in Congress constantly, and while I want to continue, I can't ignore the GOP opponent threatening to unseat me in the fall. Will you help me defend my seat against anti-immigrant candidates with a donation today?

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John, it's a common misconception that the second that an undocumented person marries a US citizen, they automatically become a US citizen — but that's simply not the case.

However, President Biden's most recent executive actions do two things:

1️⃣ They carve out a clearer pathway toward permanent citizenship for undocumented spouses or children of US citizens.

2️⃣ It allows Dreamers, like my husband, to obtain employment-based visas quicker than they would before.

John, as the only member of Congress in a mixed status household, the work to keep families and communities together is deeply personal.

And while it's not an exaggeration to say that this is the most significant policy change for immigrants and their families since DACA was launched in 2012, this does not mean the work is over.

I'm ready to build on this historic win by continuing to advocate for urgent relief to the broader immigrant community, protecting asylum, and expanding pathways to citizenship. It is clear that voices like mine make a difference and are desperately needed in Congress and that is why I am focused on making sure we win in November.

Your support today brings me one step closer to defeating my GOP opponent in the fall and continuing to be a strong, unapologetic voice on this issue in Congress. Will you chip in any amount you can spare toward my campaign today?

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Thank you,

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez

Delia Ramirez has dedicated her life and career to public service and advocating for working families. She is a deeply rooted community leader and public servant whose values are informed by her upbringing as the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants.

In 2022, Delia was elected to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District and became the first Latina Congresswoman in the Midwest. In just a few months in Congress, she has introduced legislation with bipartisan support to help student veterans, is co-leading the Dream and Promise Act, and is introducing legislation that gives tenants the right to organize. She serves as Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and sits on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. She is also a Board Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) PAC, and CPC Special Order Hour Convener.

Delia also serves as Co-Chair of the Strengthening Democracy Task Force, as well as Vice Chair of the Equal Rights Amendment Caucus. She is a fighter who is determined to deliver for her constituents, and is working everyday to achieve equitable distribution of resources for Illinois infrastructure, clean energy, transportation, housing, healthcare, and jobs. She also advocates for federal resources so that Illinois may continue to be a welcoming state for new arrivals and asylum seekers.

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