80 leaders of Congress sent a letter to @POTUS today urging him to protect the right to seek asylum.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) January 26, 2023
Thanks @SenatorMenendez, @RepAOC, @coribush, @CoryBooker, @RepJudyChu,@GregCasar & others for your leadership!#EndTitle42 #NoAsylumBan #RestoreAsylum
Watch highlights here⤵️ pic.twitter.com/KACgJGlbPI
President Biden was inaugurated 2 yrs ago today. He promised he would restore our asylum system. Instead, he has:
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) January 20, 2023
Embraced Trump-era policies blocking access to asylum
Proposed new asylum transit bans
Sent families back to danger@POTUS, keep your promises. #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/PsoCCVFJvV
Sunday is #MigrantsDay. The world's watching @POTUS. Will you continue to turn away ppl seeking safety at our border? Too many lives have been lost bc of our racist policies. @noelsyandersen @CWS_global & the rest of us will continue to push until we, as a country, #ProtectAsylum pic.twitter.com/t5fIcvBNdH
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) December 16, 2022
Efforts are underway in Congress to further destroy our #asylum system. Join us in calling on your elected officials to reject these efforts. @RepDylan said it best, “If we don’t take a stand on this now, who’s next?” #ProtectAsylum #WelcomeWithDignityhttps://t.co/9Ac5xa4Fea pic.twitter.com/xkZo0IcuT2
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) December 14, 2022
Seeking #asylum is a #humanright. People seeking safety deserve protection. Full stop.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) December 10, 2022
On this #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm the need for a just asylum system that puts compassion and dignity first.
We must #WelcomeWithDignity. pic.twitter.com/a2iOnx2TsG
There's overwhelming support for the US to restore access to a fair & humane asylum system. The call to #EndTitle42 is just one piece. We applaud our elected officials who recognize that seeking #asylum is a human right.@RepBarbaraLee @NormaJTorres @janschakowsky @RepEscobar pic.twitter.com/5l6dgqClHE
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) November 28, 2022
#WelcomeWithDignity celebrates #IndigenousPeoplesDay & recognizes that Indigenous peoples are a growing invisible & marginalized group who face multiple human rights violations w/in the US immigration system & in resettlement due to their Indigenous identity, gender, & languages pic.twitter.com/577dEojgYx
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) October 10, 2022
#IndigenousPeople are disproportionately affected by the flaws in our #asylum system. From the erasure of their indigenous identity to zero access to interpretation throughout the asylum process, all of which leads to human rights violations and deaths in detention. 🧵1 of 3 pic.twitter.com/5OcCpiOW8D
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) October 10, 2022
Governor Abbott’s, Ducey’s, and DeSantis’ fear-mongering stunts are backfiring. Incredible volunteers, organizations, and communities have stepped up to welcome and lend a helping hand to migrants and asylum-seekers. 🧵 (1/3) pic.twitter.com/s5wE8foHKC
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 26, 2022
The first 1000 days of a child’s life are critical. Many refugee children are exposed to elements that could be damaging both physically and mentally. Groups like @Centro32FBT are essential to the development of these toddlers. #Youth #EarlyChildhood #Migrants pic.twitter.com/UpPWaON1It
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 13, 2022
People seeking safety deserve a chance to live a life without fear. They shouldn’t be criminalized for choosing life over death and we should be providing them with access to resources needed to thrive. We should #WelcomeWithDignity @PacPresbytery pic.twitter.com/ARnk2n8W4w
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 1, 2022
“This is everyone, this is all of us.”- Rev. Ali Mark @FaithSouthBay It’s not just that our broken asylum system reflects poorly on all of us, it’s that one day we might be in need of safety too. How do we want to be received in our darkest times? It's time we #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/d0FgoilCZ0
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 24, 2022
The onus is on us to push for a more humane and dignified asylum system. But to do that we have to listen to the people affected by it- to understand why they're migrating and how we can better receive them.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 21, 2022
Thanks @ClueJustice for the reminder.
It's time we #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/ea5Cc058Ay
All human beings have inherent dignity and the right to seek safety. As we honor #WorldRefugeeDay we asked faith leaders to reflect on how much work remains to be done to live up to our values. pic.twitter.com/Ebvochyqx4
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 20, 2022
People don’t cross treacherous lands, walk across unknown borders, and put themselves and their families at risk on a whim. For asylum seekers, it’s always life or death. Thanks @AmbDanFoote, former US Special Envoy to Haiti, for the reminder. pic.twitter.com/b9P8Qr8fNV
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 27, 2022
Lots of talk about addressing root causes of migration, but can we talk about how anti-black & anti-indigenous racism is at the root of US immigration policy? We’ve got to acknowledge & address it for real change. Thank you @HaitianBridge for your leadership at #SummitOfAmericas pic.twitter.com/IjI3ZyWaJ7
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 10, 2022
When fighting for people’s right to seek asylum it’s important to remember that the 1st step is language justice. Treating people with dignity means providing resources that they can understand. Thank you, @MyCielola for this important reminder at #SummitoftheAmericas pic.twitter.com/TShGKG6yLs
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 10, 2022
In spite of cruel policies like #Title42 and #RemainInMexico that further endanger people seeking safety at our border, incredible groups like Casa Del Migrante step up to protect the most vulnerable. Click on the link to support their work!https://t.co/82KZZmR9om pic.twitter.com/KwjPgf9UwS
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) March 25, 2022
This Ukrainian mother and her three kids were twice denied the right to seek asylum because of #Title42.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) March 21, 2022
They were eventually allowed in but it took:
1⃣ a five-person legal team
2⃣ a dozen journalists
3⃣ international outcry
It doesn't have to be this way. #EndTitle42. pic.twitter.com/g9kGxF8Vzt
Vice President Harris and President Biden should listen to the voices of world leaders like *checks notes* @VP Harris and @POTUS Biden when it comes to welcoming refugees and people fleeing war… 👀 pic.twitter.com/f0tMDK3NPx
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) March 17, 2022
Our partner @refugeehealtha started out as just a group of volunteers providing care for refugees in Tijuana in response to Trump's racist anti-asylum policies like #Title42. Four years later, no one thought they'd still be providing basic needs to refugees blocked by Biden. pic.twitter.com/yFK97CD5Hu
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) March 15, 2022
“I just want to save my life and the life of my children.”
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) March 8, 2022
Esther’s journey has taken her from Haiti, to Brazil, to the U.S. border, where she's afraid to seek asylum.
This #IWD2022 we demand @POTUS #EndTitle42 and restart asylum for brave women like Esther. #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/x8wUJVcbu5
Next up in our #Heroes series is our very own 🌟 Bilal. He and his family fled war in Afghanistan & started new lives in the US thanks to our asylum system in the 90s. Now he works to restore asylum & give other fams a chance. Join us & #WelcomeWithDignity https://t.co/DIEHbkMa3l pic.twitter.com/EvWTGO6orU
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) January 26, 2022
The #WelcomeWithDignity campaign is led by amazing ppl, all of whom we consider #heroes. Daniel from @HaitianBridge was an asylee seeking safety from Cameroonian state violence & is now a defender of ppl seeking asylum. Watch our latest vid to learn about him & join the movement. pic.twitter.com/cyUnrbevdn
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) January 20, 2022
Unsung #heroes walk amongst us everyday. Blanca's story of fleeing domestic violence, going through our asylum system, & now fighting for the rights of migrant women is just one of the many showing how directly impacted folx are leading the change. Join them & #WelcomeWIthDignity pic.twitter.com/CeSwIBTxWV
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) January 12, 2022
In 2021, our movement fought to uphold the human right to seek safety. In 2022, we'll fight even harder to #WelcomeWithDignity. pic.twitter.com/Ns4HEidJL9
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) December 30, 2021
The day after the Biden administration announced its expansion of 'Remain in Mexico' we listened to the stories of families who had been turned away by the policy the first time around. What we heard was tragic. #EndMPP #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/JzSsdvFus8
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) December 6, 2021
BREAKING: #WelcomeWithDignity and our partners just delivered 200,000+ signatures to @POTUS demanding he restart asylum and end #Title42 and #MPP.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) November 18, 2021
We CAN #RestoreAsylumNow in a dignified way and give people fleeing for their lives a chance to seek safety in our country. pic.twitter.com/V9cF2UoqIp
Thankful to the @WelcomeWDignity campaign for capturing our mission & our work as our Co-Founder & Executive Director gets ready to receive the @RFKHumanRights Award in a couple of minutes. Anpil men, chay pa lou (many hands lighten the load). #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/4lYLCirebI
— HaitianBridge (@HaitianBridge) October 27, 2021
Dr. Fauci is right: expelling migrants is not the solution to a public health crisis. @POTUS listen to the science and #WelcomeWithDignity. pic.twitter.com/B70p7bNF90
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) October 6, 2021
Just a few hours ago, @GuerlineMJozef of @HaitianBridge joined @TheRevAl to witness the conditions at Del Rio and demand accountability for the mistreatment of Haitian people seeking asylum. We must #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/qlwHZsOnjr
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 23, 2021
We have a profound moral obligation to assist with the resettlement of Afghan refugees. @POTUS: Humanity must come before bureaucracy. #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/6V2pmLssll
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 20, 2021
Public health experts agree that there is no public health justification for closing our borders. This policy does not protect public health and instead plays into racist rhetoric. @CDCgov's decision to continue the use of #Title42 is inexcusable. #WelcomewithDignity #WeAreHome pic.twitter.com/RceQx84hAT
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 3, 2021
Black people seeking asylum deserve a fair chance to seek protection, make their case, and maintain their dignity while doing so. #WelcomeWithDignity @HaitianBridge pic.twitter.com/y9pJ83enrR
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 2, 2021
Our diversity makes us stronger.
— Families Belong Together (@fams2gether) July 26, 2021
Good luck, Team USA, and thank you, @WelcomeWDignity, for sharing the stories of ALL olympians. #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/bZD8LtNs9V
"Do not come."@VP @KamalaHarris said it in Guatemala. @SecMayorkas said it to Cubans and Haitians.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) July 22, 2021
Last night, @POTUS @JoeBiden said it again in response to people running for their lives.
It is heartless, and for the record, it doesn't work. #WelcomeWithDignity pic.twitter.com/infNmrZUId
The Trump administration tore Bryan from his mom, then deported her to the danger she’d fled.
— Families Belong Together (@fams2gether) July 9, 2021
After three painful years they are finally together and safe, thanks to @AlOtroLado_Org and @ImmDef.
Courageous families like theirs deserve a #WelcomeWithDignity. pic.twitter.com/8tV8cv5lQL
Your daily reminder that seeking asylum is a human right. Sign our pledge to join the #WelcomeWithDignity movement.https://t.co/8uc2RRpx9m pic.twitter.com/ipGhPHr3MZ
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) July 1, 2021