Policy Priority: Immigration

Sweeping Police Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress

First step to criminal justice system reform, but more divestment from policing and investment in communities needed Press Release, Immigration
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Newly Introduced Legislation Seeks to Protect Certain Vietnamese Immigrants from Deportation

Rep. Lowenthal’s Honor Our Commitment Act would establish US-Vietnam MOU protections as law, is a step in the right direction Press Release, Immigration
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White House Immigration Ban Targets Families of US Citizens and LPRs

Offers no real solution for COVID-19 Press Release, Immigration
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SEARAC Denounces President Trump’s Efforts to Suspend Immigration

Americans need actual solutions to stop spread of COVID-19, not a political diversion Press Release, Immigration
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Trump Administration’s Election-Year Budget Slashes Funding for Education, Health, and Poverty-Alleviation Programs

Funding for detentions and deportations continue to be a priority Press Release, Education
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building
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SEARAC Press Release: Image of SEARAC community with Capitol building in the background