United We Dream - We’re telling Congress: citizenship, not mass deportation

 

Ahead of the Senate’s recent vote-a-rama, United We Dream joined more than 160 other organizations in a letter urging lawmakers to reject funneling $140 billion more taxpayer dollars into deadly immigration enforcement operations for the next three years, without going through the regular appropriations process. We called for a pathway to citizenship as the economically smart and morally just solution Americans overwhelmingly support. Instead of spending billions on the current mass deportation and detention policies that are tearing the fabric of this nation to shreds — ripping teachers out of classrooms, disappearing servicemembers’ spouses, separating families, raiding church pews, and shuttering small businesses — we’re asking Congress to finally resolve the issue by creating a viable path to citizenship. Creating an opportunity for immigrants to come forward, pass a background check, and apply for lawful permanent residency, ultimately becoming naturalized citizens, is the solution policymakers should focus on. An agenda for an affirmative vision calls for bold, permanent protections that are immune to policy whiplash. Citizenship is the gold standard for protection for those who already call America home. Together we can achieve that, and build a vibrant and diverse economy that works for all, not just the billionaires and those cruelly profiting from the pain and suffering of immigrants. Your contribution to United We Dream will help us continue working toward the goal of safety, dignity, and citizenship for our immigrant communities. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: express donate: $10 express donate: $25 express donate: $50 express donate: $100 express donate: $250 donate another amount As immigrants and workers who power this country, we fight to shut down bills that only offer breadcrumbs and instead pass tangible, genuine, and popular solutions. Thank you for working to help us achieve that goal. — Aria, United We Dream Follow us on: Email is one of the most important tools we have to reach supporters like you, but you can let us know if you'd like to receive fewer emails.

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