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  Dynahlee Padilla · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Former President George W. Bush to Discuss Immigration Thursday

Dr. Russell Moore, Yuval Levin to join   MEDIA ADVISORY     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dynahlee Padilla, 347-904-2589  April 30, 2021 Former President George W. Bush to Discuss Immigration Thursday 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday; register f…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Article I

Friday, April 30   NOORANI'S NOTES     Let’s start with something great.   Yesterday, we noted the story of football star and Liberian immigrant Kwity Paye. (Start your day with thi…
  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 8:27 PM

B Stands for Bipartisan Bill

Bipartisan solutions are needed to address ongoing challenges at the southern border       B Stands for Bipartisan Bill Good afternoon, In an effort to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S. Mexico border, Senators John Corny…
  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Forum: Why are people really coming to the border?

Getting to the root of the border crisis     THE FORUM APRIL 2021 EDITION     The border is top of mind for press, policymakers and the general public. So, in this issue of The Forum, we cover the who, what, why of the situation at the bo…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Draft Day

Thursday, April 29   NOORANI'S NOTES     In his first speech to a Joint Session of Congress Wednesday evening, President Biden spotlighted immigration.  Two parts stood out to me. Fi…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Have you signed up for this event with President Bush?

I’m writing to remind you that registration for “Immigrants and the American Future: A conversation with President George W. Bush, Dr. Russell Moore, and Yuval Levin” closes this Thursday       John, I’m writing to remind you that registration …
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 1:46 PM

14 vs. 40

Wednesday, April 28   NOORANI'S NOTES     On Tuesday the Biden administration announced the nomination of Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County, Texas, to lead U.S. Immigration and Custom…
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 9:05 PM

In Limbo for Weeks

Urge President Biden to raise the refugee ceiling       John,   715.  That’s how many refugees have seen flights cancelled due to the Biden administration’s delay in keeping President Biden’s promise to raise the refugee ceiling.   During th…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Census Underscores Need for More Legal Immigration

Paper identifies necessary level   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841April 27, 2021 Census Underscores Need for More Legal Immigration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2020 census numbers are in, and they are s…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 1:45 PM

That's a lot of asparagus

Tuesday, April 27   NOORANI'S NOTES     The Census Bureau reports that over the past decade, the U.S. population grew at the second slowest rate since the government started counting in 1…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Court Date

Monday, April 26   NOORANI'S NOTES     A New York Times investigation finds that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s report of more than 12,000 cases of COVID-19 in detention …
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 11:33 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, April 23, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 23, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-f…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Latino Votes

Friday, April 23   NOORANI'S NOTES     Mark a step toward bipartisan solutions: On Thursday, bipartisan legislation that would help address the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border was intro…
  Adam Estle · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 9:35 PM

B Stands for Bush

Former President Bush depicts the strength of immigrants, and urges Congress to find common ground.       B Stands for Bush Good afternoon, This week, former President George W. Bush published his new book – Out of Many, One: Portraits of Ameri…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Bipartisan Bill Addresses Border

'A positive step'   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841April 22, 2021 Bipartisan Bill Addresses Border Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan bill being introduced in the Senate today would help address the s…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM

re: President Biden’s refugee ceiling

There is no reasonable explanation why the president has not raised the refugee ceiling.   SUPPORT REFUGEES TODAY!     John, Earlier this year, President Biden announced his intention to raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 for this fiscal year. …
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Deportado Coffee

Thursday, April 22   NOORANI'S NOTES     NEW in POLITICO’s Playbook: "EVEN REPUBLICANS GIVE BIDEN GRIEF OVER REFUGEE CAP."   "...Democrats aren’t the only ones complaining," per Anita Kuma…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Immigrant Essential Workers Deserve Better.

Take action today for immigration reform       For the first time in what feels like a long time, change is in the air. As vaccination rates go up, friends and family members are making plans to see each other again for the first time in months…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Puente

Wednesday, April 21   NOORANI'S NOTES     In a meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus yesterday, Politico’s Laura Barrón-López and Nicholas Wu report that President Biden "…
  Katie Lutz · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 9:35 PM

First time emailer, long time listener

This week: A special episode of Only in America       Hi John,   Things are looking a little different this week on "Only in America." Not only do we have a new episode and a new format, but we are reaching out to you in a new way!   As Di…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Communication

Tuesday, April 20   NOORANI'S NOTES     One of President Joe Biden’s main pollsters in 2020, John Anzalone, privately briefed immigrant rights groups on Monday about a new poll, report Alex Th…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 2:56 PM

You’re invited: A conversation with President George W. Bush and Dr. Russ Moore

I want to personally invite you to "Immigrants and the American Future: A conversation with President George W. Bush, Dr. Russell Moore, and Yuval Levin."       Dear John, I want to personally invite you to "Immigrants and the American Future: …
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Vartan

Monday, April 19   NOORANI'S NOTES     After news broke in The New York Times Friday that President Biden would not raise the refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2021 — instead maintaini…
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, April 16, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 16, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-f…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Biden Maintains Refugee Ceiling

Historic Low of 15,0000 Refugees   Press Release     For Immediate Release                                                        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841                                  April 16, 2021  Biden Maintains Refugee Ceiling Wa…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 1:45 PM

The Fate of TPS

Friday, April 16   NOORANI'S NOTES     Jack Herrera at POLITICO tells the story of Rosemeri, an asylum seeker from El Salvador, who is one of thousands of migrants in Tijuana who left shelters a…
  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 7:22 PM

B Stands for Both

President Biden’s nominees for CBP and USCIS leadership are prepared to handle the challenges ahead.       B Stands for Both Good afternoon, On Monday, President Joe Biden announced a series of leadership nominations for the Department of Homel…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Evangelical Christians to Biden: Welcome Refugees Now

Petition now signed by some 3,800 evangelical Christian women   Press Release     For Immediate Release          Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841 April 15, 2021  Evangelical Christians to Biden: Welcome Refugees Now Washington, D.C. — Pressure …
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Mohammad

Thursday, April 15   NOORANI'S NOTES     Pressure is mounting on the Biden administration to raise the refugee admissions ceiling.   Jenny Yang, vice president for advocacy and policy at W…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Refugees Can't Wait

Wednesday, April 14   NOORANI'S NOTES     According to an internal government assessment as well as interviews with migrants, the increase in the number of unaccompanied minors apprehended at t…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Rosa

Tuesday, April 13   NOORANI'S NOTES     On Monday, President Biden announced a number of nominations for key roles at the Department of Homeland Security. Among them was Tucson Police Chief and …
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 4:06 PM

CBP, USCIS Nominees Would Help Fill Critical Roles

'Needed leadership'   Press Release     For Immediate Release        Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841April 12, 2021 Nominees Would Help Fill Critical Roles WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden will nominate Tucson, Arizona, Police Chief Chr…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Marie and Briyanne

Monday, April 12   NOORANI'S NOTES     I recommend starting your week with a French taco, as reported by the New Yorker’s Lauren Collins: "A flour tortilla, slathered with condiments, piled with …
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, April 9, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 9, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 1:58 PM

About Those CBP Numbers

Friday, April 9   NOORANI'S NOTES     According to statistics released Thursday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents apprehended a total of 172,331 migrants at the border in March — th…
  Adam Estle · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 9:16 PM

B Stands for Beseech

We urge President Biden to raise the refugee ceiling.       B Stands for Beseech Good afternoon, During the presidential campaign and his first weeks in office, President Biden assured the public that he would take swift action to rebuild the U…
  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 7:21 PM

How Immigration Reform Can Strengthen National Security

Expert Weighs In   Press Release     For Immediate ReleaseContact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841April 8, 2021 ‘Immigration Reform Done Right Can Reinforce Our National Security’ Washington, D.C. — In an op-ed this week for Morning Consult, retired Adm.…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Texas Faith

Thursday, April 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     Some key immigration jobs — including roles at agencies which oversee facilities and shelters — remain unfilled by the Biden administration as it deals with …
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Haunted by History

Wednesday, April 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     Ravaged by back-to-back hurricanes last year and no assistance from the government, many Honduran families feel they have no choice but to flee the devastati…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Midwest Farmer of the Future

Tuesday, April 6   NOORANI'S NOTES     New research from National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) economist Madeline Zavodny shows that enrolling more international students "does not crowd out…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Elizabeth and Irma

Monday, April 5   NOORANI'S NOTES     Preliminary border apprehension data reveal that the Biden administration apprehended more than 170,000 migrants at the southwest border in March — "the most in a…
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, April 2, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 2, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Community Ambassadors

Friday, April 2   NOORANI'S NOTES     After visiting the southern border this week, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), a critical Democratic vote for reforms, said "[i]t is beyond time, past time, to …
  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 7:15 PM

B Stands for Background

What's driving the increase in migration at the border?       B Stands for Background Good afternoon, As the humanitarian crisis at the Southern border continues to make headlines – with more migrants expected to arrive in the coming months – i…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Mission Rewrite

Thursday, April 1   NOORANI'S NOTES     NPR’s Franco Ordoñez is out this morning with new details on the administration’s plans to fix our asylum system. The plan, which has not been formally announced,…
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Calling for submissions: Leading the Way 2021

Be a part of planning Leading the Way        Hi John, I’m excited to announce that the National Immigration Forum’s Leading the Way convening will take place from October 25 to October 28 this year. As we think through what this year’s event …
  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Leonardo

Wednesday, March 31   NOORANI'S NOTES     I don’t think we acknowledge the stranglehold cartels and organized crime have on the lives of Central American migrants. Migrants pay "rent" to gangs in order t…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 1:50 PM

5-Step Plan

Tuesday, March 30   NOORANI'S NOTES     Some good news: A bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation "that would recapture 40,000 unused immigrant visas for doctors and nurses, a move they s…
  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 1:46 PM

The Why

Monday, March 29   NOORANI'S NOTES     U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing for "worst-case scenarios" that would see a continued increase in unaccompanied children at the border, with data proj…
  Danilo Zak · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, March 26, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, March 26, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-f…