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48 Messages

  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Only 2 More: Reach Out to Your Representative Today

Urge Congress to Lift the Bar!  Only 2 More: Reach Out to Your Representative Today Dear John,  This week, we’re asking for your support to help us get two more cosponsors on the LIFT the BAR Act before the end of this year. We’re also sharing partner resources on access to healthcare. Read on to l…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Congress Must Act Now: Child Tax Credit

Urge Congress to protect children and youth!  Congress Must Act Now: Child Tax Credit  Dear John,   We hope you were able to take some time off last week to thank the people who help fill your plate and to acknowledge those native to the land you're on. This week, we're bringing you an opportunity …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Have you taken action?

DACA is under threat - urge Congress to take action now!  DACA Week of Action and Safety Net Programs Dear John,  Did you know that today is the middle of the DACA Week of Action? Continue reading for opportunities to join the fight and protect our youth. We're also sharing some research and resou…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 3:54 PM

Vaccines, Abortion Access, and Additional Resources

Have you registered?  Vaccines, Abortion Access, and Additional Resources Dear John,  We've got some exciting updates this week, including an upcoming vaccine webinar, helpful infographics on protecting abortion access, and additional translations of our materials into 6 new languages! Read on to l…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 11:48 PM

Technical Difficulties with Our Resources

We’re working on it!  Technical Difficulties with Our Resources Dear John,  Earlier today, we started experiencing technical difficulties with our shared drive. Unfortunately, this means that many of our resources and shared files are unavailable until further notice. We’re working on getting this …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Vaccines, Voting, and New Resources

 Vaccines, Voting, and New Resources  Dear John,  We are sharing some resources from PIF and member organizations this week. New resources address everything from an advocates’ guide to the Biden public charge regulation’s impact on children to strategies for outreach to immigrant families on COVI…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Steering Committee Meeting, CTC, and SSI

 Steering Committee Meeting, CTC, and PHE Unwinding Dear John,   As you may know, last week PIF staff and partner organizations met up in Washington, D.C. for our first in-person Steering Committee meeting since 2019. During this joint Steering Committee and Executive Committee meeting we worked o…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 8:20 PM

PHE Unwinding, FRAC Webinar, and HHS Grant

 PHE Unwinding, FRAC Webinar, and HHS Grant Dear John,  This week, we started by honoring Indigenous People's Day and taking time to learn about and acknowledge whose land we're on.   In this week's newsletter, we're excited to share some helpful resources regarding the PHE unwinding and healthcar…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Hurricane Ian, CTC Webinar, Partner Resources

 Hurricane Ian, CTC Webinar, Partner Resources Dear John,   We hope those of you affected by Hurricane Ian are safe. This week, we are sharing a few things, including a statement from DHS on enforcement activities during disaster relief. We're also sharing enrollment resources from PIF partner ACC…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 6:40 PM

DACA Healthcare. Public Charge, and More

 DACA Healthcare, Public Charge Resources, and Food4All Dear John,  This week, we're sharing an opportunity to support DACA recipients' access to healthcare, a great public charge resource created by one of our partners, and an opportunity to learn from the California Food4All campaign. Keep readi…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Opportunities to engage on public charge and health care access

 Opportunities to Engage on Public Charge and Health Care Access Dear John,  It’s been a couple of weeks since the Biden public charge regulation was finalized. This week’s newsletter re-ups our partner resources and shares new opportunities to learn and engage on public charge and expanding healt…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Public Charge Resources

Community-oriented resources with updates on the latest rule.   Public Charge Resources   Dear John,    It's been a busy few days since the updated public charge rule was released. We've been working on putting together help…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Re: PIF Call at 4 PM ET: The Final Public Charge Rule is Here!

Join our call this afternoon!  Good news! Dear Allies: We have good news to share! This morning, the Biden administration posted its final public charge rule. The final rule, which takes effect on December 23, 2022, cements the public charge policy in the longstanding 1999 interim field guidance, a…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 6:24 PM

PHE Plan + Resource for Spanish-Speaking Assisters

PHE Plan + Resource for Spanish-Speaking Assisters Plus, the latest Biden-Harris Administration's nearly $100 million investment Dear allies, We’re still keeping an eye out for updates on the public charge rule. In the meantime, read on to learn more abo…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 9:28 PM

New Research and Upcoming Webinar

New Research and Upcoming Webinar Research from PIF's Partners & Upcoming Webinar Dear allies, In this newsletter, you’ll find important recent research from PIF partners on the CTC, EITC and other benefi…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 6:19 PM

PIF Partner Resources and Updates

PIF Partner Resources and Updates Partner Resources and Updates Dear allies, This week’s newsletter includes a webinar on the CTC from the Coalition on Human Needs, helpful resources regarding food assistanc…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Updates from Vote-a-rama

Updates from Vote-a-rama Plus: 3 things to know about public charge Preparing for Public Charge Ruling Dear allies,   This week, we’ve got some updates regarding the Senate vote-a-rama, a helpful video from …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Preparing for Public Charge Ruling

Preparing for Public Charge Ruling PIF's Rapid Response Plan Preparing for Public Charge Ruling Dear Allies, We’ve got some exciting updates regarding our response plan for the expected final public charge r…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Big News Coming Soon!

Big News Coming Soon! Expected Public Charge Ruling and New Website Big News Coming Soon! Dear Allies,   We’re eager to share a few updates with you this week including information on the soon-to-be-announce…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Join PIF Wednesday for a LIFT the BAR Act Tweetchat

Join PIF Wednesday for a LIFT the BAR Act Tweetchat Join us Wednesday, July 20th to learn more about the LIFT the BAR Act Join PIF Wednesday for a LIFT the BAR Act Tweetchat We are excited to partner with Mo…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Member Highlight and DACA Fact Sheet

Member Highlight and DACA Fact Sheet Congratulations to recent Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees! DACA Fact Sheet and Member Highlight Dear Active Members,   We’re excited to share a few updates with yo…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Litigation Update and Subgrantee Announcement

Litigation Update and Subgrantee Announcement Announcing another litigation win for public charge. Public Charge Updates and Subgrantee Announcement Dear Allies, We’re excited to share a few updates with you…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Ruling

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Ruling Statement on the reversal of Roe v Wade & Planned Parenthood v. Casey While we have known since early May that this ruling was coming, we a…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Reproductive Justice Sign-On Statement and LTBA Advocacy

Reproductive Justice Sign-On Statement and LTBA Advocacy The expected ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization will hit immigrants and their families especially hard. Reproductive Justice Sign-On Statement and LTBA Advocacy …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 6:45 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS Dismisses Public Charge Intervention Attempt!

BREAKING: SCOTUS Dismisses Public Charge Intervention Attempt! Today, SCOTUS declined to issue a decision on whether Republican-led states have the authority to defend the Trump administration's public charge rule BREAKING: SCOTUS Dismisse…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 4:22 PM

NEW: Public Charge Final Rule Expected Summer 2022!

NEW: Public Charge Final Rule Expected Summer 2022! Last Friday, June 3, a USCIS alert announced that DHS plans to publish a new final public charge rule in July or August 2022. NEW: Public Charge Final Rule Expected Summer 2022! …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 4:19 PM

ACTION NEEDED: Continue Receiving our Emails!

ACTION NEEDED: Continue Receiving our Emails! We are looking forward to more meaningful methods of communication and collaboration with our network -- but we need your help. ACTION NEEDED: Continue Receiving our Emails! …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 9:35 PM

LIFT the BAR Act Introduced!

LIFT the BAR Act Introduced! Ahead of the introduction, we called upon you to sign onto our letter urging Congress to remove the 5-year bar, and as always, you delivered.  LIFT the BAR Act Introduced! Dear A…
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Expecting LIFT the BAR Soon!

Expecting LIFT the BAR Soon! We have a few days left to gather signatures on our sign-on letter, and we encourage you to join us if you haven’t already!  Expecting LIFT the BAR Soon! Dear Allies, Hello all, …
  Adriana Cadena · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 8:26 PM

ONE WEEK EXTENSION! Join our LIFT the BAR Letter!

ONE WEEK EXTENSION! Join our LIFT the BAR Letter! The Senate introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act gives us another opportunity to signal the strength of our network and the unity of our movement. Join our LIFT the BAR Letter! …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Litigation Ups and Downs

Litigation Ups and Downs The public charge litigation rollercoaster continues. Litigation Ups and Downs Dear Allies, The public charge litigation rollercoaster continues. Two weeks ago, on July 29, the U.S. …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Public Charge Rules HALTED!!!

Public Charge Rules HALTED!!! We’re writing to share some exciting *breaking* news! BREAKING: Public Charge Rules HALTED!!! Dear Allies, We’re writing to share some exciting breaking news! Today, the United …
  Co-chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 3:18 PM

A Message from PIF: Black Lives Matter

A Message from PIF: Black Lives Matter We stand against the systemic racism, structures of oppression and weaponized whiteness that has been pervasive throughout this country for 400+ years Black Lives Matter. …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Advocating for an Inclusive COVID-19 Response

Advocating for an Inclusive COVID-19 Response With Congress likely to pass additional legislation as soon as next month, NOW is the time to speak up!    Advocating for an Inclusive COVID-19 Response Dear All…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 7:02 PM

TAKE ACTION! Tell Congress That Immigrants MUST Be Included In Federal Relief

TAKE ACTION! Tell Congress That Immigrants MUST Be Included In Federal Relief Much more needs to be done to ensure that everyone has access to the health care, nutrition and income support they need.   TAKE ACTION! Tell Congress That Immig…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 6:47 PM

2/24 Social Media Toolkit Now Available!

2/24 Social Media Toolkit Now Available! Please join us in a collective effort to fight fear with facts, and make sure that immigrant communities have accurate, up-to-date information! Dear Allies, The PIF Campaign is preparing for a Natio…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Bad news from SCOTUS, but the fight continues.

Bad news from SCOTUS, but the fight continues. This afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court set aside the preliminary injunction that prevented the DHS public charge rule from taking effect nationwide. Dear Allies, This afternoon, the U.S. Supr…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Nationwide public charge injunction remains in place!

Nationwide public charge injunction remains in place! This morning, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump Administration’s motion to stay the New York District Court’s injunction! Dear Allies,   This morning, the 2nd Circuit Co…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 7:47 PM

BREAKING: Court Blocks DHS’s Public Charge Rule

BREAKING: Court Blocks DHS’s Public Charge Rule Dear Allies -- The day has finally come when we can celebrate our tireless work together!     Court Blocks DHS’s Public Charge Rule Campaign Call at 4:30 PM ET …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Preparing for the Public Charge Final Rule to Take Effect

Preparing for the Public Charge Final Rule to Take Effect We are less than a month away from the anticipated effective date of the public charge rule on inadmissibility: October 15.  Preparing for the Public Charge Final Rule to Take Effec…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 8:45 PM

Sign On to Oppose Medical Deferred Action Cancellation and join us for Public Charge 101 Webinar on Thursday

Sign On to Oppose Medical Deferred Action Cancellation and join us for Public Charge 101 Webinar on Thursday Join our sign-on letter urging Ken Cuccinelli to prevent needless deportations and deaths by fully restoring USCIS’s deferred action adjudications.   …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 3:35 PM

New, Updated, and Translated Materials, Flores Rule Finalized, and the Return of Public Charge 101

New, Updated, and Translated Materials, Flores Rule Finalized, and the Return of Public Charge 101 It's crucial to stay informed & educate communities of their rights, who will be affected, and how we can combat this cruel wealth test. …
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM

CORRECTED LINK: NILC Lawsuit, New Public Charge Research, We Need Your Help!

CORRECTED LINK: NILC Lawsuit, New Public Charge Research, We Need Your Help! We have included a corrected link to the Organizational Questions Form, which is intended for groups to submit questions on the DHS Public Charge rule NILC Lawsui…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 5:55 PM

NILC Lawsuit, New Public Charge Research, We Need Your Help!

NILC Lawsuit, New Public Charge Research, We Need Your Help! Last Friday, the National Immigration Law Center and several PIF partners filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration and the new DHS rule. NILC Lawsuit, New Public Charge R…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 8:44 PM

URGENT UPDATES - PUBLIC CHARGE FINAL RULE

URGENT UPDATES - PUBLIC CHARGE FINAL RULE In case you missed it, DHS’s final public charge rule was officially posted to the Federal Register today. URGENT UPDATES - PUBLIC CHARGE FINAL RULE Dear Allies,   I…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 3:35 PM

**BREAKING NEWS** FINAL PUBLIC CHARGE RULE - Effective on October 15, 2019

**BREAKING NEWS** FINAL PUBLIC CHARGE RULE - Effective on October 15, 2019 Today is the day we all hoped would never come. DHS’s final public charge rule has been posted to the Federal Register for inspection... **BREAKING NEWS** FINAL PUB…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
August 5, 2019 at 4:33 PM

PIF Mourns Victims of This Weekend’s Violence; DHS’s Public Charge Rule Moves Closer to Finalization

PIF Mourns Victims of This Weekend’s Violence; DHS’s Public Charge Rule Moves Closer to Finalization We are deeply saddened and horrified by the mass shootings this weekend, and mourn with all of the affected communities.  PIF Mourns Victi…
  Co Chairs of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign · [email protected]
July 29, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Public Charge Update,Comments on HHS and USDA Rules,& New Research

Public Charge Update,Comments on HHS and USDA Rules,& New Research On July 24, the Trump Administration issued its latest attack on low-income families, targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Public Charge Upda…