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Statements from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Biden-Harris Immigration Executive Orders
Affirming Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Calling for a Path to Citizenship for Dreamers “New American Economy applauds today’s executive order affirming the Biden administration’s commitment to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and to calling for a path to citizenship for Dreamers,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Announcement of U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
“New American Economy applauds the Biden-Harris administration for sending the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress, which would address important challenges that past administrations and Congress have failed to remedy for decades,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Creating a path to citizenship for the undocumented,… Read More
A New Vision for Immigration Creates a Welcoming and Inclusive Immigration System
President Joseph R. Biden announced a welcoming and inclusive vision for immigration in a legislative proposal that provides a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants who call the United States home. Read More
Statement of NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on Biden-Harris Domestic Policy Council Personnel Appointments
“The work of rebuilding our immigration system — into one that is smart, fair, and humane — will be one of the most important challenges facing the Biden-Harris administration,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “With the appointments of talented, respected leaders like Tyler Moran and Esther… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins following outcome of Georgia Senate runoffs
Following the results of the George Senate runoffs, NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins issued the following statement: “For decades, there has always been an excuse not to fix our broken immigration system,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “It is now evident that the votes are there in both… Read More
New American Economy Statement on Recent Federal Court Ruling to Fully Reinstate DACA
Following a federal judge’s ruling regarding the DACA program on Friday, December 4, New American Economy issued the following statement: “We applaud Judge Garaufis’ recent decision ordering the Trump administration to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which will require the Department of Homeland Security to… Read More
Lawsuit Demands Information on CBP’s Role in Racial Justice Protests
Civil and immigrants’ rights organizations filed a FOIA lawsuit today in the Eastern District of New York against CBP demanding information about the federal agency’s involvement in domestic policing at protests, demonstrations, and gatherings across the United States following the killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minnesota. Read More
Election 2020: Shifting Demographics in U.S. States
Last week, we examined how the U.S. electorate has changed nationwide from 2010 to 2018. However, these demographic changes at play nationally are even more pronounced at the state level, especially in many of the states that have developed recently into perennial or emerging swing states… Read More
Time for Us All to Stand Up for Our Democracy
It is not news that our nation is in an unprecedented moment where many of our democratic traditions and norms are being challenged. We have grown deeply concerned by the ongoing attacks on democracy that are unfolding before us. Read More
The Role of Immigrant School Nurses During Covid-19
As many schools reopen across the country, data shows that immigrant school nurses are working on the front lines to help protect students and staff members during the Covid-19 pandemic, assessing potential coronavirus cases, developing immunization plans, and communicating with families about students’ healthcare needs. However, at a time when… Read More
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