Washington, D.C. – Today, ahead of National ‘Coming Out Day’ on October 11th, Democratic Presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Pete Buttigieg released comprehensive plans for LGBTQ people which outline specific policies to protect LGBTQ immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This is in addition to plans released by Julián
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julián Castro visited asylum seekers forced to stay in Mexico under the Trump administration’s Migration Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. During his trip, Castro met with disabled and LGBTQ asylum seekers, and vowed to
Washington, D.C. – According to the AP, the Trump administration will be signing a “cooperative asylum agreement” with El Salvador, designating it a “haven for migrants seeking asylum,” despite the fact that El Salvadorians have been fleeing their home country due to increased violence. Earlier this summer the Trump administration
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to let the Trump administration deny asylum claims at the southern border, which will disproportionately affect Black and brown immigrants from Central America. In July, Trump announced a rule change that would require people to apply for asylum
Washington, D.C. – Today marks two years since the Trump administration’s decision to end the DACA program. Immigrant youth and allies lept into action, which has kept DACA renewals in place. In the coming months, the Supreme Court will take up the case, with a final ruling coming out between
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of CNN’s climate crisis town hall, 2020 Presidential candidate, Secretary Julián Castro released his People & Planet First plan, where he calls for the creation of a “Climate Refugees” category. In his plan, Castro sites a World Bank estimate that there may be as many as
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court announced they will take up the DACA litigation. The hearing on the case could occur at the end of 2019 or early 2020. A ruling would be issued between January-June 2020. Greisa Martinez Rosas, DACA recipient and Deputy Executive Director of United We
Attn: The Honorable Dade Phelan and members of the State Affairs CommitteeCapitol Station Austin, TX 78711 RE: House Bill 652 86(R) Dear Chairman Dade Phelan and members of the State Affairs Committee, As members of progressive organizations across the state who work with and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, women, immigrants, and
Houston, TX – Today, immigrant youth leaders of United We Dream Action (UWDA) participated in the She The People Presidential Forum – a forum organized by women of color to distinguish which candidates stand with and for women of color in our communities. UWDA leaders Dhamaris and Lucy asked questions to Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Washington, DC – Yesterday, presidential candidate and former Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Julián Castro, unveiled his ‘People First’ Immigration policy. Secretary Castro is the first candidate of the major 2020 Democratic Primary contenders to release an immigration platform. Cristina Jimenez, Executive Director of
