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January 5th is election day for two Senate races in the state of Georgia. The all too critical Georgia runoff elections will help determine the policies put forward by the Biden administration while setting the groundwork for a government-controlled by Democrats or Republicans potentially maintaining their grasp on the Senate. Current Republican Senator David Perdue …

When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, millions of immigrants can heave a sigh of relief. Though much of President-elect Joe Biden’s intended policy specifics have yet to be announced, his plan to undo much of President Trump’s immigration policies is. On day one, Joe Biden intends …

Through bipartisan congressional support and the President’s backing, a new round of stimulus has officially passed. The 900 billion dollar stimulus package will support struggling families and businesses amid the rising number of cases and increasing unemployment claims. The new stimulus package follows the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine rollout, signaling a sign of hope for …

The undocumented immigrant community has made a profound impact on the cultural diversity of our nation for centuries. Their contributions have extended much further into our recovery efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. From volunteering in our local hospitals, donating to organizations in need, and being on the frontlines of vaccine research, immigrants have modeled their …

We’re calling on the leaders of the free world to prioritize the millions of people who have had their human rights violated or completely neglected by dictators, gangs, terrorists, and the like. The challenges we face can be overcome with a united force to end the widespread violation of our most basic human rights. Discrimination …

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, ICE facilities have left immigrants vulnerable without necessary personal protective equipment, social distancing, and testing. Legal challenges have been made as to whether immigrant detainees should be released while they await their court appearance to ensure the limited spread of the Covid-19 virus. But these legal actions have …

After Four Years of Restrictive Immigration Policies, Will Biden Even Have a Chance to Push Reform? At noon on January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the forty-sixth president of the United States. A remarkable achievement after decades of service to our nation as a Senator and Vice President. The oath of office is …

The Trump administration has taken decisive actions to undermine our legal immigration system over the past four years. From refugee admissions being cut by nearly 75%, wealth tests for green card applicants, asylum seekers being forced to return back to Mexico, and numerous court battles, President-elect Biden will have his hands full. Complicated regulations and …

The Trump era is coming to a fast-approaching end, but anti-immigration advocates within the administration continue to push forward with additional immigration restrictions. With just a few weeks left of his Presidency, President Trump and key advisers are pressing on with plans to restrict legal immigration and enable discriminatory immigration practices. As the President continues …

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing some of the most progressive immigration policies in the modern-era but most of it hinges on the two senate runoff elections in Georgia. The control of the Senate remains unknown even after the presidential election results project a Joe Biden presidency. As it currently stands, 48 Senate seats are controlled …

For the past four years, the Trump Administration has taken deliberate actions to undermine the integrity of our legal immigration system. Immigrants have been the lifeblood of our country and have contributed to the diverse culture of the United States for centuries. As the 2020 election results continue to be finalized, and Joe Biden is …

The 2020 election results are all but finalized leaving millions of Americans waiting in anticipation of whether there will be a change of power in the presidency. Through legal challenges and baseless “fraudulent voting,” the Trump Campaign and administration continue to press on with anti-immigration policies. Our office recently commented on the fate of millions …