The last time we saw major immigration reform in the U.S. was in - For by Dionne and Friends was the top single, the Oprah Winfrey Show debuted nationally, and the Chernobyl and
Challenger tragedies dominated the news. That was 36 years ago.
Today we have an outdated immigration system that is inadequate to meet our country’s economic needs, keep our border secure, and provide sufficient opportunities for all who call the U.S. home. The lives of undocumented immigrants who have contributed tremendously to our economy and culture are dominated by uncertainty and fear of deportation. The constant challenges at the border affect our nation's ability to manage the proper flow of goods and people in a secure and orderly manner. And workforce limitations in
the agricultural system are contributing to supply chain disruptions and raising cost concerns across the board.
It’s time for real change in the immigration system - and an overwhelming percentage of Americans across the political spectrum want Republicans and Democrats to work together to make this happen.
With these realities in mind, we’re excited to announce the Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus (ANIC), a new coalition formed by business, faith, education, national security, and advocacy organizations to advance bipartisan legislative solutions on immigration reforms. The ANIC will build support for permanent legal protections for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and agricultural workers, along with commonsense border security in 2022.
We are all witnessing the failures of the current system and the impact this has on our daily lives. A balanced approach to reforming our immigration system can be unifying, rather than polarizing. The ANIC partner organizations believe that reaching legislative bipartisan consensus on incremental reforms in the short term can lead to larger, more systemic reforms in the future that will benefit all of us.
I hope you’ll join the National Immigration Forum and the Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus by adding your name as a supporter and telling Congress that it’s time for meaningful bipartisan solutions that transform our
immigration system from the 1980s into the 21st century.
Stay healthy and hopeful,
Adam Estle
Vice President of Field and Constituencies
National Immigration Forum
P.S. We are following the crisis in Ukraine closely and stand with Ukrainians as they fight for freedom and democracy. Our thoughts and prayers are also with Ukrainians that are either in the U.S. without permanent status or fleeing as
refugees. Join us in urging the Biden administration to act swiftly to protect Ukrainians in the U.S. and prepare for Ukrainian refugees who desperately need our help.
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