United States of America
Federal Court Orders ICE to End Unlawful Detention of Immigrant Youth Who Turn 18 in Federal Custody
A district court judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that ICE broke the law by detaining unaccompanied children who turned 18 and “aged out” of Office of Refugee Resettlement custody. The court ordered the agency to change its practices and procedures to avoid further unlawful detentions. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on CBP Treatment of Haitians and Other Asylum Seekers at U.S.-Mexico Border
Following the accounts of the treatment of Haitans at the U.S.-Mexico border, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The violent treatment of Haitians seeking asylum at the Texas border is utterly shameful and has no place in our society — and it must be addressed immediately,” said… Read More
Statement from NAE on Recent Senate Parliamentarian Decision
Following the Senate parlimentarian issuing a decision against including a path to citizenship in reconciliation, New American Economy issued the following statement: “We are disappointed in the Senate parliamentarian’s decision regarding the inclusion of a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants in reconciliation, but the process doesn’t… Read More
Ethiopian Immigrant Couple Start Home-Care Business in Minnesota
Abraham & Aster Giorgis DaluOwners of A&A Reliable Home Health Care In the 1970s, Abe and Aster Giorgis Dalu attended the same high school in Ethiopia — then, a decade later, they reunited by chance in the United States, where they had both settled. Now married, the pair run… Read More
Congolese Immigrant and Entrepreneur “Sews” Hope in Washtenaw County
Esperance MalongaOwner of U4Hope In 2011, at 34, Esperance Malonga was granted an American diversity visa. It was the fifth time she’d entered the lottery. “When I won, it felt like a dream come true,” said the Congolese native. “I’ve always wanted to raise a family and maybe… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director on the Situation in Afghanistan, the SIV Program, and Refugee Resettlement
In response to the situation in Afghanistan, New American Economy issued the following statement: “In light of the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan, New American Economy reiterates our steadfast support for U.S. refugee resettlement and the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghans who worked on behalf of… Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Passing of the Senate’s Budget Resolution
Following the Senate passing their budget resolution, New American Economy issued the following statement: “We applaud the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution that includes a path to citizenship for millions of immigrant workers and families,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “Dreamers, TPS holders,… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director on Senate’s Budget Resolution
Following Senate Democrats unveiling their budget framework, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Throughout the course of the pandemic, Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers have been a lifeline — caring for the sick, keeping our food supply chain in tact, and taking on… Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Confirmation of Ur Jaddou
Following the confirmation of Ur Jaddou as director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, New American Economy issued the following statement: “NAE applauds the confirmation this week of Ur Jaddou to lead the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services at a pivotal moment,” said Jeremy Robbins,… Read More
New American Economy Statement on the Introduction of the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act
Following Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s (D-CA) introduction of a new bill, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Immigrants are more likely to start a business than the rest of the population, making them essential job creators and a crucial piece of a successful U.S. economy,” said Executive Director… Read More
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