Immigration

President Trump declared he would invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deal with the “invasion” at the southern border of the U.S.

The new presidential administration has issued many executive orders focused on immigration issues since taking office.

Campaign promises of mass deportations and halting refugee resettlement do not align with principles of ethical government.

In 2022 the Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support, and we hope to see it reintroduced.

Instead of rule by executive order and misapplied policy, members of Congress can work toward ethical, common-sense immigration policy.

We call for a clear pathway to legal permanent residency and a right to work for our new neighbors with the Afghan Adjustment Act.

People have moral responsibilities to provide succor and relief to their fellow human beings regardless of race, nationality, or religion.

While the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has seemed chaotic and alarming, immigration safeguards will not be abandoned.

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 is a bipartisan bill that would provide permanent protection and a pathway for Dreamers.