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Groups in Philadelphia are giving newcomer communities vital space to share cultural traditions as these communities face harmful immigration actions. “This is a power that we have — to be able to say… we are culture,” a local community member told @whyy. whyy.org/articles/phila…

Advocates condemn the administration’s plan to arrest & interrogate lawfully resettled refugees. “The indiscriminate detention of refugees in Minnesota are the opening salvos in an attack on refugees resettled all over the U.S." Laurie Ball Cooper, @IRAP baptistnews.com/article/refuge…

A panel of Ohio economists overwhelmingly agree that cutting immigration will harm the state economy, including leading to higher prices for consumers, less small-business formation, & less tax revenue. Read more from @OhioCapJournal. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/26/eco…

Mayor @deanna4council is urging the Virginia General Assembly to protect communities & enact legislation that would limit collaboration with ICE. “All Virginians, regardless of how long they’ve called this home, should be able to live here without fear.” richmond.com/opinion/column…

135+ MN local officials are calling on @GovTimWalz to sign an executive order allowing cities to pass eviction moratoriums, highlighting the power of elected leaders to "demand basic protections for their communities.” Ivan Luevanos-Elms, @LocalProgress localprogress.org/2026/02/11/ove…

NEW EXPLAINER: The @forum_together examines the major changes to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program under the current administration & how these changes are impacting refugee resettlement. Take a closer look👇 forumtogether.org/article/reshap…

The Lab’s polling with @RefugeesIntl and @DataProgress shows that 65% oppose third country deportations, including 83% of Democrats, 65% of Independents, and nearly half (47%) of Republicans. refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/stro…

🧵A federal judge has ruled that deporting our newcomer neighbors to countries where they have never lived and their safety is not guaranteed is unlawful. cbsnews.com/news/judge-thi… In addition to being unlawful, these policies are not supported by the American public.

The Lab joined dozens of organizations in calling on Congress to demand meaningful changes to rein in the lawlessness of ICE & CBP. Congress must take action to save lives, help our families & neighbors, & protect our most cherished civil rights. drive.google.com/file/d/1ekKQ-s…

An analysis from @immcouncil highlights how local communities are taking action to stand with their immigrant & refugee neighbors & the federal actions that are creating harm. From economic well-being to legal services, dive deeper into the policies⬇️ americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/communiti…

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re elevating the voices of our #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members as they reflect on what women’s equality means to them & the role it plays. Take a closer look to see what our incredible members—Salimatou Diallo and Paneh Laloe—had to say.

Alison Beckman, @CVTorg & the Lab, shares how immigration enforcement in MN has hurt all community members. “As soon as federal ICE agents began their accelerated surge into Minneapolis... our clients immediately recognized exactly what was happening.” cvt.org/articles/the-s…

A federal judge has issued a Preliminary Injunction protecting Minnesota refugees from unlawful arrest & detention. “Minnesota refugees can now live their lives without fear that their own government will snatch them off the street.” Kimberly Grano, @IRAP refugeerights.org/news-resources…

Fereshteh Ganjavi, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & @ElenasLight1, stood beside Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT last week during the People’s State of the Union. Fereshteh, an Afghan refugee, uses her experience to support other newcomer families in Connecticut. ctpublic.org/news/2026-02-2…

Too many have been needlessly killed by the dangerous & harmful actions of federal immigration enforcement. This must end. Contact your members of Congress & urge them to vote NO on any additional dollars for ICE & CBP in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations. cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/…

The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a refugee from Myanmar who was a husband, a father, & a friend, was cruel, neglectful, &, in the words of @MayorSeanRyan, completely preventable. cnn.com/2026/02/26/us/…

BREAKING via @AP: “Minnesota refugees can now live their lives without fear that their own government will snatch them off the street and imprison them far from loved ones.” -- Kimberly Grano, IRAP. apnews.com/article/immigr…

Refugees International is saddened by the needless death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee who had been detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents. CBP's actions must be thoroughly investigated. Statement from @endgenocidedan. refugeesinternational.org/statements-and…

Read Anita & Dee’s story of friendship in @Upworthy: “She immediately recognized that I was new & that I was struggling. From that moment on, she became my support system.” Each of us can play a role in ensuring everyone is treated with humanity & dignity. upworthy.com/refugee-helps-…

Everyday, Haitian TPS holders contribute to our economy & help fill critical roles to strengthen our communities. We must ensure TPS for Haiti continues. Our communities & families rely on it. Read the fact sheet from @fwdus, @undocublack, & @haitianbridge fwd.us/HaitiTPS