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Principles for Immigration ReformGreetings,

With the election right around the corner, both presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, have emphasized the need for immigration reform, using different approaches and language. Read the details about each candidates' vision for immigration here [link removed].

Most Americans agree that the U.S. immigration system is broken, but there is less agreement about how our immigration system

**should** work. The Bibles, Badges, and Business for Immigration Reform network [link removed] (BBB) believes that regardless of the election outcome, the next president should align with certain principles to provide a foundation for creating a well-functioning immigration system.

Those principles state that for a better immigration system in the United States, we must:

* Recognize the need for safety and security on the border

* Recognize the need for safety and security in our communities

* Show compassion and justice to aspiring citizens by allowing them an opportunity to earn lawful status and citizenship

* Continue to be a welcoming and compassionate nation that embraces humanitarian visa programs

* Protect family-based immigration as a core aspect of our national values

* Modernize our nation's law so that future immigration of workers is legal, fair, and orderly

These principles distinguish the importance of a reformed system that would recognize the dignity of every migrant, recognize our country's need for safety and security, honor the rule of law, show compassion, and maximize the benefits of immigration both for the United States and for immigrants themselves.

The BBB network consists of moderate and conservative faith, law enforcement, national security, and business leaders who have endorsed these principles. These allies recognize the changing face of America and desire changes to U.S. immigration policy that will strengthen their communities and help new Americans attain the opportunities, skills, and status to reach their fullest potential. Regardless of who is victorious in this year's election, these principles must remain paramount as the next administration crafts solutions.

**Please join our efforts by****signing** [link removed]

**the statement of principles to advocate for just and compassionate immigration reform in the lead up to this election and beyond.**

Stay committed and hopeful,

Andrea

**Andrea Corro**
Field and Constituencies Coordinator
National Immigration Forum??

**NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:**

**THE WASHINGTON POST:**How immigrants and native-born Americans see the election differently [link removed]

**NBC NEWS:**Trump is considering halting federal grants to police that decline to participate in mass deportations [link removed]

**BORDER REPORT:**Acting CBP commissioner says fentanyl seizures are up and illegal migration is down [link removed]

**THE NEW YORK TIMES:**He was 5 when border agents took him from his father. He hasn't forgotten [link removed]

**BAPTIST NEWS GLOBAL:**Yo-Yoing of U.S. immigration policy is bad for the world, experts warn [link removed]

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