Moving America Forward
Moving America Forward
Here at FWD.us, we’re focused on fixing the failed immigration and criminal justice systems that have locked too many out of the American dream for too long. Our country is stronger when all of us have the opportunity to live up to our full potential.
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Moving America Forward
Here at FWD.us, we’re focused on fixing the failed immigration and criminal justice systems that have locked too many out of the American dream for too long. Our country is stronger when all people have the opportunity to live up to their full potential.
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Reforming Our Immigration and Criminal Justice Systems
A majority of Americans support immigration and criminal justice reform, and we’re working with legislators and groups on both sides of the aisle to drive real change at the local, state, and federal levels.
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The Latest From Us
Half of All U.S. Adults Have Immediate Family Member Currently or Previously Incarcerated
WASHINGTON, DC – A new, first-of-its-kind report released today finds that nearly half…
FWD.us Statement on the Government Shutdown & Attempts to Re-write History on DACA Repeal and Bipartisan Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today on the…
FWD.us Statement On Oklahoma Governor’s Decision to Grant 21 Commutations Before The Holidays
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21 individuals who…
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A broad majority of Americans, spanning the entire political spectrum, support reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.
We turn the undecided into supporters, supporters into advocates, and advocates into champions. Become a part of our growing community.
Mary Fallin
"Our state prisons are filled to well over capacity so it is crucial that we make some changes to our criminal justice system."
Esmeralda
Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is in the military and preparing for a deployment in 2018.
See Esmeralda's Story
Gloria O.
Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a bipartisan legislative pathway for Dreamers.
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Joel Bomgar
“I think criminal justice, in Mississippi, is the biggest anchor that is holding our state back from moving forward at full velocity.”
Juanita Peralta
Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21 applicants — including Juanita — through a campaign led by Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR).
See Juanita's Story“Let’s give everyone the freedom to pursue their purpose — not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because when more people can turn their dreams into something great, we’re all better for it.”
