Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Vaccination Plans

Friday, Jan. 15   NOORANI'S NOTES     A new report from the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General reveals the extent to which then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushed for the Trump administration’s "zero-tolerance" family separation p…

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January 14, 2021 at 3:28 PM

"Civility always prevails"

Thursday, Jan. 14   NOORANI'S NOTES     With less than a week left in office, the Trump administration is attempting a "backdoor maneuver" to bring immigration changes facing legal challenges back to the forefront, Stef W. Kight and Jonathan Swan …

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 9:12 PM

Confirming Mayorkas Would Be a Step Towards Smarter Immigration Policy

Balancing Compassion and Security   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Jan. 13, 2021 Confirming Mayorkas Would Be a Step Towards Smarter Immigration Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Tuesday’s Sena…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 3:40 PM

The Biden Plan

Wednesday, Jan. 13   NOORANI'S NOTES     From early on in his administration, President Donald Trump had one priority on his mind: the border wall. Sabrina Rodriguez reports for Politico Pro [paywall] on Trump’s visit to the city of Alamo, Texas, …

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January 12, 2021 at 3:16 PM

“Health of our neighbors”

Tuesday, Jan. 12   NOORANI'S NOTES     In its final days, the Trump administration is ramping up asylum restrictions that are set to take effect soon before or after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as a final push to reshape the asylum syste…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM

We did it. Thank you!

I want to personally share some exciting news.       John, I want to personally share some exciting news. We exceeded our 2020 year-end fundraising goal. We could not have done this without the support of our donors. Thank you!   …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 3:10 PM

“There is just so much humanity at stake.”

Monday, Jan. 11   NOORANI'S NOTES     With less than 10 days left before President Donald Trump exits the White House, a U.S. District judge in San Francisco has blocked the administration from doing one more thing: implementing a sweeping set of …

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, January 8, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, January 8, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 2:44 PM

"I love the Capitol"

Friday, Dec. 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     After net immigration fell to its lowest levels since the 1980s under the Trump administration, there’s "little doubt" that the Biden administration will welcome more immigrants than its predecessor — a shift t…

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January 7, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Our Democracy

Thursday, Jan. 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     Hi – In lieu of a regular Thursday edition of Noorani's Notes, I want to share my thoughts about yesterday’s events and how we move forward. This morning, our hearts are with members of Congress and their staff…

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January 6, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Find a Balance

Wednesday, Jan. 6   NOORANI'S NOTES     With COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans top of mind for many state leaders, advocates are urging officials not to tie vaccination access to immigration status — and to make a real effort to build trust in v…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Morality, Civility, Economy

Tuesday, Jan. 5   NOORANI'S NOTES     "Come Jan. 20, Republicans should focus on practical immigration solutions that will benefit all Americans." That’s the message from Mario H. Lopez, president of the Hispanic Leadership Fund, in an op-ed for M…

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January 4, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Key Things to Watch

Monday, Jan. 4   NOORANI'S NOTES     Happy New Year, and welcome to the first 2021 edition of Noorani’s Notes. I hope you found peace and joy over the holidays. On the eve of the Georgia runoff elections — both tight races that could determine whi…

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December 31, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Only a few hours left to close the year strong

In this final stretch, will you make a gift and help us reach our $10,000 year-end goal?       John, In a few hours, we will ring in a new year. As we gear up for this fresh start, at the Forum we are readying ourselves to put immigration at th…

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM

How you can help restore our commitment to welcoming refugees:

For decades, the U.S. has been a global leader in refugee resettlement. We’ve welcomed those fleeing persecution and war, providing them a safe haven and helping them build a new life.       John, For decades, the U.S. has been a global leader …

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 4:30 PM

How your gift makes a difference for Dreamers:

We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by December 31st. Will you help us reach our goal?       Dear John, As we welcome a new Biden administration and Congress in 2021, we are ramping up our advocacy efforts. We are leaning on leaders fr…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM

'Danced for Freedom'

Thursday, Dec. 24   NOORANI'S NOTES     As we head into the holidays, millions of Americans will be without adequate food amid the pandemic’s ongoing economic crisis. Simran Sethi reports in The Counter that this reality is all too common for many…

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December 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Flamin' Hot

Wednesday, Dec. 23   NOORANI'S NOTES     Supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)  are calling on U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen of Texas to wait on making a ruling in the latest legal challenge to the program until President-…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Bipartisan Bills Lay the Groundwork for Immigration Solutions

An important step forward for immigrant families   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Dec. 22, 2020 Bipartisan Bills Lay the Groundwork for Immigration Solutions  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recent days, bi…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Latest DACA Hearing a Reminder that Congress Must Act

We're past due for a permanent solution   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Dec. 22, 2020 Latest DACA Hearing a Reminder that Congress Must Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge in Texas will hold…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 2:33 PM

A 'Refreshing' Change

Tuesday, Dec. 22   NOORANI'S NOTES     Important news last night. In an interview with Agencia EFE, incoming National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and incoming Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice laid out the Biden administration’s approach to re…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:01 PM

We’ve set an ambitious year-end fundraising goal. Here’s how you can help:

The end of this month marks the end of this year’s fundraising period -- and to end the year strong we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by December 31st.       We’ve set a year-end fundraising goal of $10,000. Help us reach it! Donate &…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 2:24 PM

New Leaf

Monday, Dec. 21   NOORANI'S NOTES     "Senate leadership announced a bipartisan deal on an approximately $900 billion economic relief package late Sunday afternoon that would deliver emergency aid to a faltering economy and a nation besieged by su…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, December 18, 2020

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, December 18, 2020 is now posted. We will publish our next bulletin on Friday, January 8, 2021. You can find the online version of the bulletin …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Paying it Forward

Friday, Dec. 18   NOORANI'S NOTES     Restoring and bolstering the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program under the incoming Biden administration is not just a moral imperative, but a national security one too — that’s the focus of a new report from Eliz…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Welcoming Refugees a National Security Priority, Experts and Advocates Agree

New Paper Addresses impact of Resettlement Programs   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Dec. 17, 2020 Welcoming Refugees a National Security Priority, Experts and Advocates Agree For a recording of t…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 2:17 PM

'Open its doors'

Wednesday, Dec. 17   NOORANI'S NOTES     A new study published yesterday by our friends at FWD.us found that more than two-thirds of undocumented immigrant workers currently serve in frontline jobs for industries considered essential amid the figh…

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December 16, 2020 at 2:14 PM

'I married the woman who I love'

Wednesday, Dec. 16   NOORANI'S NOTES     With the first COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, America is one step closer to stopping the spread of the pandemic. But if the 10.7 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S are too af…

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM

The Forum: Refugee Ceiling, The Last Story of Mina Lee, Alejandro Mayorkas and more!

In 2020’s last edition of The Forum, I want to share with you some uplifting content of our most recent work -- from a recap of last month’s Leading the Way virtual convening to our first book club podcast with Nancy Jooyoun Kim, author of The Last Story of Mina Lee.  …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM

'Best of America'

Tuesday, Dec. 15   NOORANI'S NOTES     Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) crossed a major milestone last week — reaching full reinstatement at the federal level after the Trump administration moved to rescind it — but the program will f…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Missing Parents

Monday, Dec. 14   NOORANI'S NOTES      Progressives in Congress are gearing up to push President-elect Biden to fundamentally reimagine our immigration system, according to a draft resolution co-sponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Al…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 10:38 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, December 11, 2020

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all,The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, December 11, 2020 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 2:11 PM

"No Choice"

Friday, Dec. 11   NOORANI'S NOTES     In a "death blow" to the U.S. asylum system, the Trump administration yesterday finalized a regulation that "would bar huge swaths of asylum seekers from obtaining protection, including those who face persecut…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 7:27 PM

New Regulations A Further Attack on Asylum System, American Values

Policy Will Nearly Eliminate Asylum   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Dec. 10, 2020 New Regulations A Further Attack on Asylum System, American Values  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration f…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM

"Visas they don't need"

Thursday, Dec. 10   NOORANI'S NOTES     In the month of October, the number of unaccompanied migrant children apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border jumped to 4,630 — compared to just 712 in April of this year, Alicia A. Caldwell and Michelle Hackm…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Dedicated

Wednesday, Dec. 9   NOORANI'S NOTES     Some breaking news this morning: The Department of Homeland Security stated that it is complying with preliminary injunction orders and is automatically extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for benefic…

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December 8, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Arrest Rates

Tuesday, Dec. 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     Yesterday, in compliance with a Friday court order from Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, the Trump administration said that it has fully restored Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which protects young …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Hungry

Monday, Dec. 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     In a victory for hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis ordered the Trump administration on Friday to fully reinstate the Deferred Ac…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

December 5, 2020 at 12:29 AM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, December 4, 2020

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all,The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, December 4, 2020 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-f…

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  Dan Gordon · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Houston Police Chief: Mayorkas Understands Immigration, Smart Law Enforcement

  Press Release     For Immediate Release       Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841Dec. 4, 2020 Houston Police Chief: Mayorkas Understands Immigration, Smart Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an op-ed published on foxnews.com this morning, Houston…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 2:29 PM

‘The safety of all Americans’

  NOORANI'S NOTES     Last week, after months of pleas from legal groups and nonprofits tasked with reunifying immigrant families separated at the border, the Trump administration released information that could help locate the families, report Juli…

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December 3, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Reopening Doors

  NOORANI'S NOTES     The House Committee on Oversight and Reform yesterday announced that due to new delays, the Census Bureau will not finish its 2020 count until late January when President-elect Biden will be in office. Janet Adamy in the Wall S…

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December 2, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Re-opening Doors

Wednesday, Dec. 2   NOORANI'S NOTES     A federal judge yesterday blocked the Trump administration’s latest effort to curb H-1B high-skilled foreign worker visas, finding that the administration "didn’t take enough time to consider changes or seek…

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December 1, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Keeping the Faith

Tuesday, Dec. 1   NOORANI'S NOTES     According to FBI data collected and analyzed by Axios, "U.S. communities along the Mexico border are among the safest in America, with some border cities holding crime rates well below the national average," R…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM

It’s #GivingTuesday! Ready to make an impact?

Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can help make a difference for immigrants.   GIVING TUESDAY     John, Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can help make a difference for immigrants. At a time of continued attempts to curtail legal immigration, it is more c…

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Don’t miss your chance to make an impact this #GivingTuesday!

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a global day of unity and giving. Will you join us?   GIVING TUESDAY     John, Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a global day of unity and giving. Will you join us? We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 in support of our immigran…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Final Push

Monday, Nov. 30   NOORANI'S NOTES     The outgoing Trump administration is moving at breakneck speed to complete as much of the president’s border wall in his final weeks in office as possible, aiming to meet the 450-mile benchmark he pledged at t…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Saying Thanks

Wednesday, Nov. 25   NOORANI'S NOTES     In an interview with Lester Holt of NBC News yesterday, President-elect Joe Biden pledged he will "send an immigration bill to the United States Senate with a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undo…

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  Magen Wetmore, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Law Enforcement, Business Leaders Praise Mayorkas DHS Pick

  Press Release     For Immediate Release       Contact: Magen Wetmore, 202-383-5983Nov. 24, 2020 Law Enforcement, Business Leaders Praise Mayorkas DHS Pick  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police chiefs, sheriffs and business leaders are among those welcoming P…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 2:05 PM

"This was my dream"

Tuesday, Nov. 24   NOORANI'S NOTES     Yesterday, Stuart Anderson writes for Forbes, "U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White heard arguments focused on a single question: Did the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) ha…

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