Passing a Pathway to Citizenship: Congress must act this year
Passing a Pathway to Citizenship: Congress must act this year
The recent passage of a budget resolution in both the House and Senate means Congress now has the historic opportunity to pass a budget reconciliation bill with a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers, TPS holders, farmworkers, and essential workers. These popular bipartisan policies will help keep our economy growing and our families together.
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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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FWD.us Statement on New York Governor Signs Critical Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us Director of Advocacy and Campaigns Elissa Johnson issued the following…
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Houser Family
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars. The Houser family, like many others in Mississippi, are missing a loved one today because of the state’s excessive habitual…
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars.…
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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.
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…
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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.
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…
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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).
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…
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.”
