Immigrants Are Becoming U.S. Citizens at Fastest Clips in Years- good news story of Admin’s effort to reduce backlogs. #citizenship is about more than #voting it’s about #integration#community & civic responsibility https://t.co/MuBfAG3PC7
Orange County case shows immigration system can bend toward justice - great piece on the value of legal representation for vulnerable immigrant populations. Not only the impacts on human lives & dignity but the cost to taxpayers. https://t.co/NvoLvYRPzT
Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives-compelling reporting by @GDellortoREM highlighting #rootcauses driving #migration - #poverty#crime#climate change & structural lack of opportunity https://t.co/9bJc9DsOrL
News: federal judge rejects Texas challenge to Biden admin’s parole pathway for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans & Venezuelans, finding the state lacks standing
https://t.co/Vl9TqBp0GB
Church families try to fill growing need of foster care for immigrant children coming to US alone- great piece on the amazing contributions of #fostercare parents - working everyday to help kids feel less alone & more integrated into their new environment https://t.co/8iyZvmjpqf
Bishop was a part of my family life- visiting after the birth of my 1st son &helping me grieve my dad’s death. Our loss is immense. But the biggest loss is what he gave others &the Church. He was a true leader-selfless approachable & always advocating for those on the margins. ❤️
We mourn the loss of Bishop Mario Dorsonville, former auxiliary bishop of Washington and member of the MCC’s Board of Governors, who passed away this evening. May he rest peacefully with the Lord. (Photo: @htdiocese)
He rescued a family from Vietnam in 1975. On #Thanksgiving they thank him.-This what #gratitude#community is all about. Lovely story about a family escaping communism & likely persecution thru the help of friend #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/A7ZGZQiHxS
NEW: Today, @SecMayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela that prevent individuals from safely returning. ⤵️
https://t.co/WRCqquSiMb
@UNICEF provides more detailed figures regarding displaced children:
▫️The # of forcibly displaced children has doubled over the past decade
▫️Children make up 40% of all displaced persons
▫️60% of displaced children were internally displaced https://t.co/7V7a5v9OP8
Everyone deserves a chance to thrive. We must find ways to include refugees in our communities, and create hope away from home for those who have had to flee. #WorldRefugeeDay
Happening This Week: @SecBlinken and TIP Office Amb. Cindy Dyer will launch the release of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report on June 15. Listen in at 11 AM EDT to learn more about global efforts to #EndHumanTrafficking: https://t.co/BpfmtKMfV9
Pretty amazing op-ed from the Philly mayor about how the city is welcoming immigrants and how immigrants strengthen the community. https://t.co/Mpclraj7zz
Learned today that we lost a wonderful man and leader. He was always willing to do the work to help those on the margins. He came to all with dignity, humor and humility. Rest in peace Bishop O’Connell. Thank you for all quietly you did for me & for so many.
DHS outlines how migrant workers can claim protections from deportation or other immigration enforcement if they are involved in labor disputes — guidance advocates have been pushing for since 2021
W/ @RebeccaARainey & @kreighbaum
https://t.co/beTvPwG6cz
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about human trafficking and teach the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. Let’s work together to #EndHumanTrafficking. Learn more here: https://t.co/jM8O8XigIT
Another leader I am thankful for demonstrating her commitment to children as well. Thank you @lisamurkowski for your work supporting children & ensuring that all kids receive the support they need.
An overwhelming number of youth & children experience homelessness. I’m joining a group of Senators with the goal of bringing more attention to this issue by introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.