Immigration Policy from the Center for American Progress. Retweets ≠ endorsements.

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New CAP reporting found Americans broadly support policies to modernize the legal immigration system and the benefits it can bring to the country. Yet, the Trump administration's new green card memo could instead harm the economy and place more burdens on the consular system. ampr.gs/4hL6j95
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The Trump administration's cruel and chaotic immigration policies have also made America less prosperous. The truth is America needs more legal immigration to strengthen our economy and increase prosperity for all Americans. The American Enterprise Institute's @stanveuger explains:
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From cuts to SNAP to the detention of young children like Liam Ramos, the Trump administration has continued to implement policies that deprioritize the health and well-being of children in America. Hear from @First_Focus' @BruceLesley:
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.@SomosVotantes founder and president, @Melissa_in_KS, on the priorities of Latino voters: "One of the biggest mistakes that we have made is to set up the issues of immigration and the economy as competing issues when in reality they are incredibly intertwined."
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The Trump administration's chaotic and cruel immigration policies shut the door on access to safety for refugees. Its actions aren't real solutions—they're part of an ideological crusade against immigration. Here's how we can have a secure border WITHOUT turning our backs on victims of persecution:
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It's clear: Americans deserve a modern immigration system that is consistent with our values and serves our economic needs. This week, @SenCortezMasto introduced the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, a much-needed step towards reforming our broken immigration system.
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The real-world ripple effects of the Trump administration's cruel and reckless immigration agenda are hurting communities across America. We need accountability and commonsense immigration policies. Hear from @SenCortezMasto:
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On the 14th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a new CAP report reveals how DACA recipients are providing vital front-line medical care as nurses to American communities amid a growing nursing shortage⬇️ ampr.gs/4eo8QD4
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CAP Immigration retweeted
A good editorial on the consequences for our republic of the exchange I had with Sec. Mullin this week about the refusal of DHS to comply with court orders. ms.now/opinion/markwayne-mul…
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CAP Immigration retweeted
The Trump admin claims its immigration policies are restoring the rule of law. They know Americans believe upholding the rule of law is one of our country's core principles. But Trump's immigration agenda degrades the rule of law in countless ways. americanprogress.org/article…
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The Trump administration's ICE and CBP are operating as if they are above the law. Congress must rein in DHS and require the agency to adopt commonsense reforms that will save lives. ampr.gs/49K5d9o
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Instead of Trump administration policies that threaten immigrants without making us safer, America needs a new immigration system that grows the economy and benefits all Americans. CAP's Neera Tanden explains:
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Check out the results of the 2024 #DACA Survey! The data show the critical role DACA plays in allowing recipients to prosper in the U.S.: americanprogress.org/article…
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CAP Immigration retweeted
.@amprog’s 10th annual DACA survey illustrates the profound positive impacts DACA recipients have made in the U.S. and the need for congressional action to provide pathways to citizenship for recipients.  You can read @politico’s coverage here: politico.com/newsletters/wee…
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