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We’ve had huge victories for a welcoming, prosperous Virginia💪 Call 804-786-2211 & ask Gov. Spanberger to sign bills benefiting all Virginians into law. Together, we can build a Commonwealth where we are all safe from ICE terror & can feed our families even in times of hardship.

We know how overwhelming the moment is, and we will not back down. Our multilingual advocates are here. 👉 If you see ICE in your communities, call the rapid response helplines. 👉 If your loved ones have been detained, call AJSOCAL’s helplines. 👉 Know your rights and find resources for help at ajsocal.org/immigration. #AJSOCAL #AAPIResource #CHIRLA #ImmigrantRights #LegalSupport #SafeImmigrant #AAPICommunity #RedCards #KnowYourRights #ImmigrantVoices #CommunitySupport #ImmigrantSolidarity #HumanRights #ProtectOurCommunities

Liliana Bolaños reminds us that charts do not change hearts. Stories do. “It is difficult to ignore a system’s failures when they impact your favorite co-worker or next door neighbor.” But her hope for immigration reform lies in her community. @sltrib sltrib.com/opinion/commen…

Scott Preston at the @MichLeague writes in @michiganadvance.com on the “bright spot” that is immigration - a crucial driver of growth and innovation with the scale and speed needed to make a meaningful impact. "Michigan’s future depends on... people." michiganadvance.com/2026/04/20/mic…

Outside our nation's highest court, families, workers, and faith leaders stood shoulder to shoulder to send the message loud and clear: TPS holders are our neighbors and we want to #KeepThemHere. #ProtectTPS

🗓️TODAY: Join Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration at 3pm ET for “Strengthening Career Readiness for Refugee Students.” Participants will explore approaches to support refugee students' preparation for post-graduation and more! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

On April 29, the Supreme Court will hear arguments deciding the futures of TPS for Haiti, Syria, and possibly all 17 TPS countries. This could put more than 1.3 million people at risk of deportation back to unsafe conditions. But we’re fighting back! Join us and #ProtectTPS!

Zahra is 14. Out of school for 4 years. Living at Camp As Sayliyah in U.S. custody for 18+ months. Taking medication for stress. She just recorded a message to @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP asking for a future. She’s asking to be heard. Watch. Share. Don’t ignore her. #AfghanEvac

Across party lines, former Ohio AGs are fighting to #ProtectTPS. “Fully revoking TPS — which would uproot more than 14,000 people across Ohio — would irreparably harm the state and wipe out economic gains that have spread throughout the community." ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/24/bip…

No child should have to worry that going to school could put their family at risk. Right now, families are being torn apart and kids are being kept home out of fear. We cannot accept this. Join us April 28 at 8pm ET Frontline Insights 🔗 Register here: cca.is/frontline

We urge DHS to withdraw its proposed rule undermining asylum seeker work authorization. When we #LetAsylumSeekersWork, our new neighbors earn a livelihood while rebuilding in safety & our communities gain vital skills and resources to power our economies. refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/oppo…

In @ChurchLead, Jada Alicea-Rochelle, @WRDurham & Lab, & Garry Crites, @WRDurham, write that despite their different backgrounds hope for immigration reform unites them. “Christians may disagree on a lot of things but showing compassion should not be one." churchleaders.com/pastors/221473…

Philadelphia joins a growing list of cities limiting cooperation with immigration agents. The City Council gave preliminary approval to "ICE Out" legislation aimed at curtailing ICE operations in the city, reports @CBSPhiladelphia's @JoeHoldenCBS3. youtube.com/watch?v=zRBQNn…

“[My son] is always calling him: ‘Dad, are you okay? Dad, what time are you coming home?’” - Georgia immigrant parent @CLASP_DC’s new report documents how young children are absorbing the fear and stress of anti-immigrant policies. clasp.org/documenting-th…

A report from @immcouncil highlights how immigrants & refugees play a crucial role in Ohio's economy, including in some of the state's fast-growing & most in-demand fields, such as social work, behavioral health, & education. Read the report & learn more! americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/imm…

Refugees who came to the United States after being promised safety & the chance to rebuild their lives are living in fear as the White House is targeting our neighbors. We say no more. Call on the White House to keep America’s promise to refugee families. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/tell-white-h…

Cities in Georgia are pushing back against the construction of immigration detention facilities: “That, for me, has been so satisfying to see so many people… speak out against this detention center,” Gareth Fenley, a GA organizer, told @wabenews. wabe.org/after-pushback…

We’ve watched ICE agents rip parents out of carpool lines & deport patients from hospital waiting rooms, leaving a trail of sorrow in their wake. We deserve communities that keep us safe. Join @justiceactioncenter, @neatoday, @aftunion & @innovationlawlab: bit.ly/action-iceout

Join educators, healthcare workers, clergy, & community leaders from across the U.S. to demand an end to ICE's access to our community's most sacred spaces including schools, hospitals, & churches. Urge the courts to reinstate these ICE-free zones NOW 👇 bit.ly/action-iceout

@CRSA_Georgia @ascentria @iine @CWS_global According to a @washingtonpost analysis of data from the @immcouncil, of the roughly 200 state-level bills targeting our newcomer neighbors, more than 80 have died, many were vetoed, & dozens more have made little progress. Take a closer look⬇️ washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

🧵Strong coalitions including business & faith leaders are successfully pushing back against harmful state-level bills targeting our immigrant & refugee neighbors. Congrats to partners @CRSA_Georgia, @ascentria, @iine & @CWS_global for their defensive work washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…