Ali Noorani Charts a Path Forward on Immigration and Borders
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**B Stands for Book**

Good afternoon,

Earlier this month Ali Noorani, President and CEO of the National
Immigration Forum released his book; Crossing Borders: The
Reconciliation of A Nation of Immigrants . The
book explores the rise of the Tea Party in 2010 and the explosion of the
2013-2015 Syria refugee crisis
 that
set the stage for the coils of razor wire stretching along borders in
many parts of the world, from Eastern Europe to Calais, France, to the
U.S.-Mexico border. 

The book argues that movement of people from the global South to the
North has intensified the struggle between liberal democracies and
autocrats around the world. Social and political divisions were
exploited, and tides of fear and hate dominated public debates.
Meanwhile, millions of displaced humans crossed borders seeking freedom,
safety, and security only to face sharp wires and cruel policies.

Noorani's book investigates those politics and policies of immigration
across communities inside and outside the United States. It sheds light
on efforts to weaponize global migration, the rise of nationalism and
white supremacy and the cruel treatment of refugees and immigrants at
borders around the world. This book highlights the need to reform our
outdated immigration system. The best way to invest in our country's
future prosperity is to pass immigration reform and create a fair system
that treats every immigrant and refugee with dignity and respect. 

The United States is one of the wealthiest and most powerful nations on
earth. There is no good reason why it shouldn't have a functioning
immigration system that strengthens our communities, economy and
national security. Nearly eight in ten Americans want
 Republicans
and Democrats in Congress to work together to
pass meaningful immigration reforms. 

The values of charity are rooted in the American spirit and drive us to
help vulnerable Afghans
, Syrians
, Ukrainians
 and others. An Afghan
Adjustment Act
 would
provide stability to our Afghan allies and a path to permanent legal
status. Bipartisan bridges may be difficult to build but Americans
depend on Dreamers, farmworkers
,
and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients
 who
are in desperate need for solutions. 

Noorani's book lays out paths that can lead to the reconciliation of
our nation of immigrants. Crossing Borders
 finds hope for the future of immigration
policy in rural America where challenges of demographic and cultural
change are brewing.  

Let's fix  America's broken immigration
system. Mayors, police chiefs, educators, business, national
security, and faith leaders are coming together to restore the
dignity of immigrants and our nation. I hope you'll continue
to partner with the National Immigration Forum in pushing for
compassionate and strategic immigration policies that benefit us
all and end the tides of fear and hate. 

Stay healthy and hopeful, 

Oula

**Oula Alrifai**
Assistant Vice President of Field and Constituencies 
National Immigration Forum

NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:

BAPTIST PRESS: ERLC urging quick action on protecting Dreamers
 

CBS NEWS: Ukrainians who fled Russian invasion struggle to reunite
with family in the U.S.
  

BLOOMBERG LAW: Narrow Immigration Fixes Sought by Employers, Religious
Groups
 

WASHINGTON POST: Thousands of Afghans were evacuated to the U.S. Will
America let them stay?
 

ROLL CALL: Competition bill could carry high-skilled immigration
changes
 

 

 

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