Citizenship for undocumented immigrants is recovery and must be included in the Build Back Better plan. Washington, DC — Following the release of President Biden’s infrastructure plan, immigrant youth and allies of United We Dream Action are unapologetically reminding President Biden, Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer that they must

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Alex Padilla introduced the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act. The bill would provide an expedited pathway to citizenship for 5 million undocumented workers who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Joaquin Castro and Rep. Ted Lieu are leading the counterpart bill

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, by a 58-42 vote the Senate agreed to Sen. Young’s (R-IN) Amendment 54  which excludes undocumented immigrants from receiving stimulus checks and would deliberately exclude U.S. citizen children and spouses of undocumented people. This despite the hardships immigrants have faced during the pandemic.  The amendment in

Washington, D.C. – Following a lawsuit brought forth by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last week, a judge in Texas ruled today to temporarily block the Biden administration’s new policy that would have halted some deportations for 100 days. The ruling blocks the Department of Homeland Security from immediately stopping

Washington, D.C. – Immigrant youth of United We Dream Action aren’t done celebrating this day yet. Tonight, the Biden administration announced a 100 day moratorium on deportations.  Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director of United We Dream Action, said: “Immigrant youth of UWDA traveled to Iowa in early 2020 to speak

Washington, D.C. – In response to the violent mob who took over the Capitol in an attempt to subvert the will of millions of voters and delay the certification of the Presidential electors, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director of United We Dream Action, said: “Today’s attacks on the U.S. Capitol

Washington, D.C. – As early voting in Georgia’s Senate runoffs kicked off this week, United We Dream Action launched four digital billboards across the state reminding voters in Spanish-speaking communities of the importance of this upcoming election and to get out and vote! The billboards, which are located along key

Washington, D.C. – Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced the nomination of New Mexico Representative Deb Haaland (NM-01) to lead the U.S. Interior Department, making her the first indigenous person to be chosen for a presidential cabinet position. If confirmed, Rep. Haaland will play a critical role in the fight for

Immigrant youth celebrate their power in beating Trump, and set their eyes on Biden to deliver protections for their communities.  Washington, D.C. – The people decided and they voted Trump out! This election, immigrant young people from across the country came together to mobilize voters in historic numbers and together,

United We Dream Action Connected With Nearly 2 Million Low-Propensity and Undecided Latinx, Youth and First-Time Voters to Cast Their Ballot Washington, D.C. – To close out Election Day, United We Dream Action members have reached out to nearly 2 million low-propensity and undecided Latinx, youth and first-time voters across