The Senate's Gang of Eight releases their immigration reform principles
Today, a bipartisan panel of US Senators introduced a legislative framework upon which a future comprehensive immigration reform bill can be built. The plan does not include specific details but does...
View ArticleObama's immigration principles: "This is not about policy—it's about people."
President Obama announced his principles for a comprehensive immigration reform today in Las Vegas, Nevada, providing a framework upon which a future reform bill can be based. “This is not about...
View ArticleEl Senado y el Presidente anuncian sus principios para una reforma migratoria
Un grupo bipartista de senadores—conocido como el Gang of Eight—y Presidente Obama han publicado sus propios principios para una reforma integral. “No se trata solo de un debate sobre política. Se...
View Article"I pray every day there will be a change."
Laurie and her children have not seen her husband in four years, since he returned to Mexico to apply for residency and was barred from reentry to the country for 10 years. Her story is a testament to...
View ArticleMelinde's Story: "My worst fear is that my baby will never know her father."
Melinde gave birth to her daughter a short while after her husband was deported. Her husband has never met their 7-month-old daughter. Their story demonstrates how immigrant families pay the price for...
View Article"I will do whatever possible so my husband, children and I are reunited!"
Last year, Roxanna's husband was deported, despite the fact that he was the sole provider for his pregnant wife and 1-year-old son. Roxanna's story shows how our immigration system needs to work to...
View Article"My daughter now wakes up every night screaming for her father."
Morgan's husband was arrested in front of her and their two small children in February. As a U.S. citizen, she cannot understand why her own government would tear her family apart. My husband was...
View ArticleArizonians Fasting for Change
Immigrant rights activists from Promise Arizona are fasting for four days in support of immigration reform while Congress is on Easter recess. This is a guest post from Grecia Lima, organizer with the...
View ArticleMichigan Uniting for Immigration Reform
In a guest post for Reform Immigration FOR America, Raquel Garcia Andersen, an immigrant rights organizer, describes a comprehensive immigration reform convention held by Michigan United, and...
View ArticleThe Senate's on recess, but we're still working!
While the Senate has been home enjoying time with their families for the 18-day-long Easter recess, the immigrant rights movement has been hard at work to keep them on task making calls and delivering...
View ArticleOut4Citizenship and All-In for Immigration Reform Now
"This is about recognizing the humanity in each and all of us, not just LGBT binational couples, not just LGBT Dreamers, but the entire community." Over 267,000 people in this country identify as LGBT...
View ArticleThe Senate's on recess, but we're still working!
While the Senate has been home enjoying time with their families for the 18-day-long Easter recess, the immigrant rights movement has been hard at work to keep them on task making calls and delivering...
View ArticleWatch the #A10 Rally Live
Join the tens of thousands of individuals who are on the West Lawn of the Capitol for a pathway for citizenship. Watch the livestream of the #A10 Rally and let your Senator know that the #TimeIsNow...
View ArticleWhy I Fight on April 10th
Make The Road NY member, Maria Magdalena Flores, shares her story fleeing a violent civil war to come to this country and fight for the opportunity of the 11 million individuals in this country stuck...
View ArticleWatch the #A10 Rally Live
Join the tens of thousands of individuals who are on the West Lawn of the Capitol for a pathway for citizenship. Watch the livestream of the #A10 Rally and let your Senator know that the #TimeIsNow...
View ArticleIt’s not just April 10th. We’re CALLING on Senators to do the right thing.
Yesterday, you made your message clear: the time is now for immigration reform and we will do what it takes to make it a reality. April 10th was a strong showing for immigration reform. Over...
View ArticleIt’s not just April 10th. We’re CALLING on Senators to do the right thing.
Yesterday, you made your message clear: the time is now for immigration reform and we will do what it takes to make it a reality. April 10th was a strong showing for immigration reform. Over...
View ArticleIt’s finally here. An immigration reform bill will soon be introduced
We held a community call with Senator Bob Menendez on Wednesday, April 17 to learn more about the immigration reform bill and what actions you can take to fight for the best reform bill possible. A...
View ArticlePor fin, el propuesto migratorio será presentado en el Senado muy pronto.
Organizamos una telefónica comunitaria con el senador Bob Menendez el miércoles, 17 de abril, para conocer más sobre el proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria y aprender qué medidas puede tomar para...
View ArticleWatch the Gang of 8's press conference on their immigration reform bill LIVE.
Watch the Senate Gang of 8's press conference with us via livestream at 2:30PM EST. Live-tweet with us at @RI4A and the hashtag #TimeIsNow for real time reactions. At 2:30PM EST the Senate will host a...
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