Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 1:57 PM

South Dakota

Thursday, May 20   NOORANI'S NOTES     Pandemic-related disruptions have led to a world "stricken by scarcity," writes New York Times columnist Farhad Manjoo. But there’s on…

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  Becka Wall · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Take action to reform and modernize our agricultural visa program       Dear John,   This past weekend, I was enjoying a beautiful, temperate late spring day here in Washington, D.C. - the flowers were blooming, the birds were chirping, the D.…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 1:54 PM

In Afghanistan

Wednesday, May 19   NOORANI'S NOTES     One of President Biden’s early executive orders was to "preserve and fortify" DACA, and Jeff Brumley of Baptist News Global reports on…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Innovation

Tuesday, May 18   NOORANI'S NOTES       William Hanrahan, the former managing judge of the San Francisco immigration court, retired after only 14 months on the job, "saying …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 2:04 PM

"That’s not cheating. It’s democracy."

Monday, May 17   NOORANI'S NOTES      The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reallocated more than $2 billion from existing health initiatives to cover the cos…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, May 14, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, May 14, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fri…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 5:24 PM

As President Hosts Dreamers, Next Up Should Be ...

Administration should Prioritize Bipartisan Solutions   Press Release     For Immediate ReleaseContact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841May 14, 2021 As President Hosts Dreamers,Next Up Should Be … WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden is scheduled to meet th…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Create a Line

Friday, May 14   NOORANI'S NOTES      Let’s start with a long read.   For The Nation, Ashoka Mukpo digs deep into the story of Guatemalan-born Bastian Rodriguez, who as a yo…

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  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 7:51 PM

B Stands for Better

Taking note of encouraging immigration news       B Stands for Better Good afternoon, The fight for a compassionate and just immigration system can often feel like an uphill climb. This week, we wanted to take an opportunity to highlight recent…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 1:39 PM

“Hi President Biden, I’m Laura....”

Thursday, May 13   NOORANI'S NOTES     Lawmakers, veterans’ groups and refugee organizations are pressuring the Biden administration "to organize a large-scale evacuation of …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM

That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us at our event with President Bush.

Thank you for joining us at "Immigrants and the American Future: A conversation with President George W. Bush, Dr. Russell Moore, and Yuval Levin"!       John, Thank you for joining us at "Immigrants and the American Future: A conversation with…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM

2,500 Miles

Wednesday, May 12   NOORANI'S NOTES     U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data published Tuesday reveal that while immigration arrests and detentions along the U.S.-Mex…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Baby Ashley

Tuesday, May 11   NOORANI'S NOTES     Lots of great local news today.   A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in March found that having more …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 1:41 PM

No Clear Strategy

Monday, May 10   NOORANI'S NOTES     The nation's slowing population growth, confirmed by the latest the Census Bureau report, is a "a blinking light about the path ahead," Dan …

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, May 7, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, May 7, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-frid…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Balancing

Friday, May 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     A couple of things to celebrate as we head into the weekend. First, we co-hosted a great conversation yesterday with former President George W…

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  Adam Estle · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 9:02 PM

B Stands for Bonds

We must honor our commitment to our allies in Afghanistan.       B Stands for Bonds Good afternoon, On Monday, President Biden signed a presidential determination raising the refugee ceiling from 15,000 – a historic low – to 62,500. We a…

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  Adam Estle · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Welcoming Refugees

Thank President Biden for raising the refugee ceiling       Thanks to the tireless advocacy and commitment to refugees from advocates like you, President Biden increased the refugee admissions cap on Monday, raising the ceiling to 62,500 from a …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 1:57 PM

La Pastora

Thursday, May 6   NOORANI'S NOTES     Faith-based refugee resettlement groups are hailing President Biden’s raising of the refugee ceiling to 62,500 as a victory, while "acknowled…

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Nominate immigrant advocates for our annual award

Help us honor those making their community and the U.S. a better place for immigrants   Call for award nominations     Hi John, I’m excited to announce that the National Immigration Forum’s Leading the Way convening will take place from October 25 t…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 1:54 PM

‘Not Simply a Box to Check’

Wednesday, May 5   NOORANI'S NOTES     While the first migrant family reunifications under the Biden administration are set to take place this week, "hundreds of unaccompanied Mexi…

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  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Conservative, Moderate Voices Applaud Refugee Ceiling Increase

Evangelical leaders, police chiefs express support   Press Release     For Immediate ReleaseContact: Joanna Taylor, 202-256-1395May 4, 2021  Conservative, Moderate Voices Applaud Refugee Ceiling Increase WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden’s Monday…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Cobo and Chávez

Tuesday, May 4   NOORANI'S NOTES     Yesterday, President Biden formally raised the refugee resettlement ceiling for the current fiscal year to 62,500 from a historic low of 15,000.…

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  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 10:11 PM

"Moral and Humanitarian Leadership"

Biden raises refugee cap to 62,500   Press Release     For Immediate ReleaseContact: Joanna Taylor, 202-256-1395May 3, 2021  Evangelical Leaders, Security Experts Agree: Biden's Refugee Ceiling Increase a Smart Move Washington, D.C. — Today Presiden…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Border Opportunity

Monday, May 3   NOORANI'S NOTES     Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced today that four migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump admi…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Final chance to register for our event with President Bush

Register by tomorrow, Monday, May 3rd, to guarantee your spot!       John, We’ve extended the deadline for "Immigrants and the American Future: A conversation with President George W. Bush, Dr. Russell Moore, and Yuval Levin." Register by tomor…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, April 30, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 30, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-f…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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. …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 "…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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: …

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  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…

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