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Dear John,
Next week, Donald Trump will take office again. The president-elect has made his immigration goals clear: conduct mass deportations, end birthright citizenship and DACA, and dismantle the asylum system. Americans want our government to fix our broken immigration system. But these policies aren’t solutions. They're cruel, expensive, and damaging to both immigrants and U.S.-born Americans alike.
You helped us get through the first Trump administration stronger than before. Now, you can make a difference again. [[link removed]] We’re not only working to stop the worst attacks but also – and equally importantly – build support for just solutions that strengthen our communities, empower immigrants, and create an immigration system that is both fair and functional.
Here are ways you can get involved:
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No one should face the immigration system alone. Although there are many uncertainties around what is to come, one thing is clear—the need for immigration legal representation will be enormous.
Our Immigration Justice Campaign connects volunteer attorneys and interpreters with individuals who would otherwise go unrepresented, including people in ICE detention and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
We provide all the training and mentorship you’ll need to take on this critical work. Attorneys and interpreters can apply to join us [[link removed]] on the IJC website.
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Small acts of kindness in your own community can make a big impact. At a time when immigrants may feel unwelcome, feared, or even hated, you can reach out to ensure everyone feels like they belong.
Connection starts at home with you. You could invite a neighbor out to coffee, donate children’s books about immigration to your local library, or ask your faith leader to give a sermon on the importance of being a welcoming community.
Even sharing a meal, a dish, or a family recipe with a neighbor or coworker can make a huge difference.
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If you’d like to receive opportunities for taking action by communicating with elected officials and speaking out on targeted policy issues, you can sign up to be a grassroots advocate [[link removed]] with our Immigration Justice Campaign.
Donate [[link removed]]
Giving is a quick way to make a direct impact on the lives of immigrants. It also helps ensure we have the right tools to defend our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.
Because of you, we were on the frontlines during the first Trump administration. We provided counsel to separated families and migrants detained at the border. We became a trusted source for lawmakers, media, and the public alike. Our cutting-edge lawsuits held the government accountable.
Together, we can build a stronger, fairer nation again.
​​​​ Sincerely,
Jeremy Robbins
Executive Director
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