Press Releases

President Biden Must Act Now to Save Afghans in Danger

Press Releases August 16, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org President Biden Must Act Now to Save Afghans in Danger Washington — In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the

#WelcomeWithDignity: Biden Administration Must Not Return Haitians to Devastation

Press Releases August 16, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org #WelcomeWithDignity: Biden Administration Must Not Return Haitians to Devastation Washington, D.C. — Following the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday,

#WelcomeWithDignity Applauds LUPE for Standing Up to Abbott’s Attacks

Press Releases August 9, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org #WelcomeWithDignity Applauds LUPE for Standing Up to Abbott’s Attacks Austin, Texas – Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign expressed solidarity with its member

“End this Travesty” 160+ Organizations Tell Biden to Stop Undermining Refugee Protections

Press Releases August 6, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org “End this Travesty” 160+ Organizations Tell Biden to Stop Undermining Refugee Protections Washington – Over 160 other faith-based, humanitarian, legal

Extending Title 42 Will Endanger Refugees, Not Stop COVID-19

Press Releases August 3, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org Extending Title 42 Will Endanger Refugees, Not Stop COVID-19 Washington – Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign responded with deep disappointment to the extension of

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Speaks Out on Expedited Removal & Abbott’s Executive Order

Press Releases July 29, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org #WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Speaks Out on Expedited Removal & Abbott’s Executive Order Washington, DC – Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign held a press call

#WelcomeWithDignity: Expedited Removal is a Fast Track to Danger

Press Releases July 28, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org #WelcomeWithDignity: Expedited Removal is a Fast Track to Danger DHS Decision Denies Due Process, Returns People to Danger Washington – Last evening,

70 Years Later, 1951 Refugee Convention is More Necessary Than Ever

Press Releases July 28, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org 70 Years Later, 1951 Refugee Convention is More Necessary Than Ever Washington – Today, leaders from the more than 80 #WelcomeWithDignity campaign

Biden Admin Must Respond to Fort Bliss Whistleblowers, says #WelcomeWithDignity

Press Releases July 28, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org Biden Admin Must Respond to Fort Bliss Whistleblowers, says #WelcomeWithDignity Washington – Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign responded to the second set of disclosures by

Advocates Call for Shut Down of Louisiana ICE Facilities Where Black Asylum Seekers and Immigrants Suffer Racial Discrimination and Abuse

Press Releases July 28, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 CONTACT: Bilal Askaryar | press@welcomewithdignity.org | 646-899-9722Marion Steinfels | marion.steinfels@splcenter.org | 202-557-0430 Advocates Call for Shut Down of Louisiana ICE Facilities Where

Abbott’s Executive Order GA-37 is an Unconstitutional Attack on Humanitarian Organizations

Press Releases July 28, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 CONTACT: press@welcomewithdignity.org Abbott’s Executive Order GA-37 is an Unconstitutional Attack on Humanitarian Organizations Austin, Texas – Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign condemned Texas

Mexican, US Government Must Halt Demolition of Senda de Vida Shelter in Reynosa, says #WelcomeWithDignity

Press Releases July 23, 2021

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2021 CONTACT: Bilal Askaryar | press@welcomewithdignity.org Mexican, US Government Must Halt Demolition of Senda de Vida Shelter in Reynosa, says #WelcomeWithDignity Washington — Today, the

#WelcomeWithDignity Virtual Press Briefing: Immigration Advocates, Attorneys Decry Cruelty and Chaos of Trump Administration Attacks on People Seeking Safety

#WelcomeWithDignity Condemns The Trump Administration’s Muslim and African Ban, a Policy of Discrimination, Family Separation, and Xenophobia

#WelcomeWithDignity Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Trump Administration to End Protected Status for Venezuelans

Attorneys & Advocates Discuss the Harms of Trump Administration’s Forced Disappearances to El Salvador

On International Workers Day, #WelcomewithDignity Calls for Dignity, Fair Wages, and Safety

#WelcomeWithDignity Decries President Bukele’s Visit to Washington, DC; Calls for the Safe Return of Over 270 People Disappeared

#WelcomeWithDignity Decries Trump Attacks on People Seeking Safety & Due Process

On the Anniversary of the 1980 Refugee Act #WelcomeWithDignity Urges Leaders to Uphold Our Values & Restore Protections

As Trump Resumes Family Detention, #WelcomeWithDignity Experts Discuss Harms of Immigration Detention

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Decries Attacks on Immigrant Families and Children

#WelcomeWithDignity Decries Revocation of Haiti TPS, Attacks on Immigrant Communities

#WelcomeWithDignity: Lawmakers Must Reject Proposals that Abandon Communities to Bankroll Mass Deportations

Acacia Center for Justice

Refugee Advocacy Lab

#WelcomeWithDignity Denounces Plans for Immigrant Detention Camp at Guantánamo Bay

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Condemns Passage of Laken Riley Act

#WelcomeWithDignity Experts Decry Executive Actions Gutting Refugee Protection

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Decries Harmful Anti-Immigrant Executive Actions

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Stands Ready to Defend People Seeking Safety in the United States

Statement for the Record of the Welcome With Dignity Campaign: Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, "Remain in Mexico"

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Redoubles Commitment to Uphold and Fight for the Dignity, Humanity, and Rights of All Our Communities

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Concerned by Further Restrictions on the Right to Seek Asylum

Policy Solutions to Safeguard and Strengthen the U.S. Asylum System

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Urges Leaders to Focus on Solutions that Build a Fair, Humane Asylum System

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Applauds the Introduction of the Destination Reception Assistance Act

46 Advocacy Organizations Denounce Biden Executive Order on Asylum

Democratic and Independent Voters Want President Biden to Advocate for Inclusive Immigration Policies

Immigration Experts, Person Granted Asylum Condemn Federal Actions to End Asylum, Urge Practical, Humane Solutions

#WelcomeWithDignity Denounces Reintroduction of Border Bill

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Condemns Fast Tracking Deportations

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Speaks Out on the One-Year Anniversary of Asylum Ban

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Condemns Sending Haitians Seeking Asylum to Guantanamo Bay

#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Urges Humane Border Solutions Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Advocates Tell Biden Officials: Proposed Immigration Policy Changes Will Fail and Cause Great Harm to Asylum Seekers and President’s Legacy

#WelcomeWithDignity Denounces Texas Attorney General Paxton’s Lawsuit Against Catholic Charity

Advocates Demand Thoughtful and Humane Solution

Senators: REJECT Efforts to End Asylum

The #WelcomeWithDignity Campaign Denounces President Biden’s Statement to Endanger Asylum Seekers

Comunidad SOL

Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law

Santa Cruz Welcoming Network

Presente.org

President and the Department of Justice Must Take Action to Stop New Unconstitutional Immigration Measures in Texas

Attempted ‘border security’ amendment would have been fatal, immigration advocates say

#WelcomeWithDignity Rejects Efforts to End Asylum: Advocates Denounce the White House’s Willingness to Trade Asylum for Foreign Aid

Organizaciones presionan a Biden para rechazar plan migratorio de republicanos

El asilo está amenazado: Senadora EEUU Mazie Hirono alza la voz junto a defensores de derechos humanos

Asylum Under Threat – U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono Speaks Out with Advocates

Pushed Away and Stranded: 7 Things to Know About the Border

Immigration advocates deplore House Republicans’ effort to tie Ukraine aid to severe border measures

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