Immigrants are the backbone of our nation.
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**B Stands for Backbone**

Good afternoon,

As we wrap up 2021 and look to the new year, it's important to reflect
on our accomplishments and identify goals for the year ahead.

In the last year, we've faced a prolonged humanitarian crisis at the
border, a problematic evacuation of our Afghan allies and a Congress
that continues to struggle to address our need for legislative solutions
on immigration - all with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Despite
these challenges, the Bibles, Badges and Business network has continued
to push for just and compassionate immigration reform. Here are some of
our 2021 highlights.

Two longtime members of the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force
were nominated for prominent positions in the
Department of Homeland Security. Former Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus
was recently confirmed
as the Commissioner of
Customs and Border Protection. LEITF co-chair Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
(Harris County, TX) is
nominated to be Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is
awaiting a full Senate vote. We are proud to have worked with these two
law enforcement leaders in the past and know that they share our
commitment to immigration reform. We look forward to continuing our
partnership with them in the future.

We launched the Council on National Security and Immigration
this year to address the need to (1) dispel
inaccurate and detrimental arguments that frame immigrants and
immigration as a national security threat and (2) clarify that
immigration reform will, in fact, benefit our national security and
further our national interests. CNSI leaders
have already made their voices heard. In
the spring, the group called on the Biden administration to raise the
refugee ceiling and
urgently evacuate our
Afghan allies prior to the September troop withdrawal. In the aftermath
of the failed evacuation
, CNSI sent letters to
all state governors dispelling misinformation
surrounding the Afghan
resettlement process.

Our faith partners have also been active in applying a biblical
perspective to immigration reform. Women of Welcome
released two Bible studies
that focus on how to
be bold and brave
and
provide Christ-like welcome
,
even in difficult situations. The group also launched two powerful video
series: (1) While in Our Care
that shares the stories of
migrant children walking through the U.S. immigration process and (2)
the Equipping Series
, a portal of
educational videos from a host of subject matter experts, authors, and
faith leaders on relevant immigration topics.

We Welcome has mobilized evangelicals
to call for an end to Title 42 , welcome Haitian
migrants and advocate for an Afghan Adjustment
Act .

There is still much progress to be made. We at the National Immigration
Forum are eager to continue advocating for the value of immigrants and
immigration as the backbone of our nation. With your help, we can
establish a new consensus on immigration in 2022 and beyond.

Have a hope-filled holiday season,

Adam

**Adam Estle**
Vice President of Field and Constituencies
National Immigration Forum 

**NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:**

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Central America

**AXIOS:**Scoop: Afghan aid groups meet with NatSec staff

**WASHINGTON POST:**Eager for new border model, Biden officials look to
Europe's reception centers

**MIAMI HERALD:**Worried about U.S. immigrant visas backlog? A key step
has just been waived for many

 

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