Throughout January, our partners at the Evangelical Immigration Table gathered over 800 evangelicals from 42 different states and territories to discuss a biblical view of immigration, opportunities for policy change with the new administration, and ways the Church can engage. And tomorrow, February 25, over 300 evangelical leaders representing 40+ states will join in virtual meetings with their representatives on the Hill to advocate for bipartisan immigration reform.

Check out all four sessions of the Evangelical Convening on Immigration.

On February 18, Senate Democrats introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in Congress, a comprehensive immigration reform plan that includes proposals that historically have garnered bipartisan support, such as a permanent solution for Dreamers (see our full bill summary). We believe this is a positive step for immigration reform and, as Forum President and CEO Ali Noorani said in our statement, "we look forward to engaging lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to facilitate bipartisan legislative proposals that advance our country’s best interests."

If you support putting politics aside and taking meaningful action toward practical immigration solutions, please retweet our statement and consider donating to the Forum’s bipartisan advocacy work.

Immigrants have been critical to our nation's response to COVID-19 – but they've also been among the most impacted by the pandemic's effects. We’re talking to public health experts, science writers and more to understand how communities are responding to the pandemic and the systemic challenges that it has shed a light on.

Be one of the first to listen to today’s new episode on the spread of misinformation, particularly among Spanish-speakers in the U.S. featuring filmmaker Valentina Pereda.

In an op-ed for The Indianapolis Star friend of the Forum and Cummins, Inc. chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger makes the case for why Congress should enact legislation to protect Dreamers. In his company and community, Linebarger writes that immigration "has been a driver of economic growth, new talent and more vibrant communities." Noting that immigrant contributions have helped the U.S. grow a resilient economy that Americans have benefitted from for generations (and making the case using our fact sheet). Linebarger "strongly urge[s] the Biden administration and Congress to take one immediate and decisive step to unify our country. Start by passing legislation that ensures permanent protection for ‘Dreamers’ or codifies the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program."

Read the full piece and share your support for the new Dream Act with your networks - don’t forget to tag us!

With everything going on lately, you and your networks may need a refresher on what the Biden Administration has been up to on immigration. Look no further! Our Policy team is keeping track of it all on our website.

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