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Every week, we catch you up on what's new at LIRS—from upcoming events to media appearances, important immigration updates, and more.
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We are thrilled to announce our latest virtual event, The First 30 Days: President Biden's Actions on Immigration, on February 18 at 4 p.m. EST!
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From his very first day in office, President Biden has made immigration reform a clear priority for his administration. In his initial 30 days, we have seen him sign 10 related executive orders, spanning everything from reunification of separated children and families to protection for DREAMers and the end of discriminatory travel bans. The administration’s sweeping policy proposal, called the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, is also soon to be introduced in Congress. The system is fundamentally shifting – and while these are powerful, encouraging steps, all of this change can be difficult to follow.
Join LIRS, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and the League of Latin American Citizens for a townhall, during which we will break down the actions of the Biden administration thus far, what they mean, and what still needs to come. Our panel of experts will discuss the implications of recent policy decisions and explore other immigration priorities that President Biden has not yet addressed. Along the way, we’ll share how you can get involved in the creation of a safer, more humane, and more equitable immigration system.
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"'We are the only country in the world who has the capacity, experience and expertise to resettle these children, so there is a compelling moral imperative for the U.S. to lead,' Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, told CBS News."
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REMINDER! Last week, Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Graham (SC-R) re-introduced the Dream Act of 2021. If passed, the legislation would provide a permanent lawful status to nearly two million Dreamers – immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. The permanent status would shield them from deportation and allow them to work and support their families.
Raise your voice to protect Dreamers from deportation by writing to your Senator today. ([link removed])
TAKE ACTION! As we enter a new era in immigration policy, we want you to join us in the work of welcome. Our Hope Rising Toolkit will provide you and your community with concrete ways to prepare for changes to the United States immigration system in the next 90 days (and beyond).
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