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Explore news and storytelling from the field. Meet undocumented Dreamers, hear from the advocates championing inclusive policy, and explore news, statistics, and updates.
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The Washington Post
Terminating DACA during the pandemic would be a callous error in judgment
Writing in The Washington Post Laurene Powell Jobs recognizes the critical role of health-care workers — and more than 200,000 other Dreamers in occupations deemed essential — underscores the stakes of the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on DACA.
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Immigration
Resources for DACA Advocacy
An adverse decision from the Supreme Court to terminate DACA could be disastrous for millions of American families and employers. Here are resources for DACA recipients and ways to advocate on their behalf.
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Immigration
DACA Health Care Workers Await Supreme Court Ruling
‘My patients really don’t care about my immigration status’ — This nurse is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working on the front lines of COVID-19, but the Trump admin could change everything.
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Immigration
Demo Day '19: Voto Latino
Voto Latino engages, educates, and empowers young Latinos to create change and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
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Journalism
The Human Faces of Global Migration
In a new book, journalist Jason DeParle brings the polarizing issue of global migration to life, making room for a more nuanced, complex, and empathetic conversation.
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Dial Fellows
The best way to support refugee students? Build a school just for them.
Refugee activist and educator Luma Mufleh shares the remarkable story of Fugees Academy, her ambitious school to support refugee children in the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the United States at a young age have been contributing their talents to our society for years. Congress must pass permanent legislation that protects them and ensures they continue to contribute.
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Immigration
"Undocumented Under COVID": A New Video Series
This new series from United We Dream explores the lives of undocumented immigrants and how their precarious situations are further complicated by COVID-19.
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Immigration
Use Your Voice: Tell Senators to Include Immigrants in The COVID-19 Relief Package
Call your Senators today.
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Immigration
Use Your Voice: Tell the Senate to Pass the Dream and Promise Act
Call your Representative today.
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The Washington Post
Terminating DACA during the pandemic would be a callous error in judgment
Writing in The Washington Post Laurene Powell Jobs recognizes the critical role of health-care workers — and more than 200,000 other Dreamers in occupations deemed essential — underscores the stakes of the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on DACA.
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USA Today
Dreamers working on pandemic's front lines fear for health and home
27,000 DACA recipients are doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health care workers.
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Immigration
So, What Is TPS, Anyway?
Five things to know about the lesser-known Temporary Protected Status program.
Expanding immigrants’ access to community resources creates civic, educational and economic opportunities that strengthen the social fabric of our society.
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Immigration
Demo Day '19: Voto Latino
Voto Latino engages, educates, and empowers young Latinos to create change and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
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Immigration
State of Suspicion
For years, authorities in Texas have aggressively pursued undocumented immigrants. Now a broad coalition of activists are fighting back with community-based solutions, offering a blueprint for immigrants’ rights advocates across the country.
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Emerson Collective on Medium
Behold the Nation of Immigrants in the 21st Century (And Fear for the Fate of the Republic)
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Immigration
The Case for Immigration Reform
Marshall Fitz explains why it's time for Congress to step up and pass comprehensive immigration reform.
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Immigration
Meet the Oakland Lawyer Working with Immigrants in 2017
Mindy Phillips helps immigrant families navigate life under the executive orders on immigration.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
Jailing immigrants, including mothers and children, for civil violations is an inhumane control strategy. Poorly managed facilities and detrimental practices by for-profit actors cause unnecessary trauma at taxpayer expense.
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Pro Publica
Families Are Still Being Separated at the Border, Months After “Zero Tolerance” Was Reversed
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Immigration
Fighting For Families: 2017 Outlook on Immigration
What the new year and new administration means for immigrants and their advocates and allies.
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Immigration
Overlooked War: Why Central American Refugees are Fleeing to the U.S.
Violence, murder, and a dangerous journey plague refugees from the Northern Triangle.
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Immigration
Strength Begins with Mercy
Laurene Powell Jobs presents a case for compassion and improved policy at the border.
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Immigration
Are Immigrant Detention Centers the New Internment Camps?
Emerson Collective Senior Fellow Barbara Hines provides legal representation to families seeking refuge in the U.S....
Providing high-quality legal representation and due process improves fairness and enhances the system’s legitimacy.
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WeTheAction
Represent an Asylum Seeker in Detention
Help a detained immigrant facing removal
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Immigration
Meet the Oakland Lawyer Working with Immigrants in 2017
Mindy Phillips helps immigrant families navigate life under the executive orders on immigration.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
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Immigration
Fighting For Families: 2017 Outlook on Immigration
What the new year and new administration means for immigrants and their advocates and allies.
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Education, and Immigration
Key Resources for Immigrants and Their Allies
Accurate information, trusted resources, and legal sources for immigrant families and their allies.
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Immigration
The Lawyer Giving Undocumented Youth Offenders a Fresh Start
Jesus Mosqueda represents youth in the LA County juvenile justice system who qualify for SIJS.
Around the world, America remains a symbol of freedom and hope for those fleeing violence and persecution. To uphold these values, our system and our communities must do more to welcome those who seek refuge.
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Forbes
How These DVF Award Winners Defied Odds To Launch Social Ventures
Diane von Furstenberg kicked off the 9th annual DVF Awards at the United Nations Friday night to honor women who defied the odds to prosper in law, sports, politics and beyond.
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NPR
Refugees Find Hope, Film Deal on Soccer Field
In suburban Atlanta, a soccer team made up of refugees found itself fighting city hall for a place to play. Now, they've won more than that.
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Buzzfeed
I Am A Refugee, And I Dream Of A World Without Refugees
For decades US foreign policy has not only turned a blind eye to refugees — it has created millions more of us.
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Atlanta Magazine
Fugees Family founder Luma Mufleh on breaking barriers, discrimination, and what’s next for her refugee nonprofit
Based in Clarkston, Mufleh created the nonprofit Fugees Family in 2006 to continue supporting the boys via soccer and after-school tutoring.
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ACLU
Federal Court Reinstates Full Block on Trump's Asylum Ban
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Immigration
5 Things to Know Right Now About TPS
The Temporary Protected Status program, which allows refugees to seek asylum, is under fire.