Policy Update: All Eyes on the President, Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors, and Getting Ready for Driver Licenses for All

Policy Update: All Eyes on the President, Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors, and Getting Ready for Driver Licenses for All

While this month, Congress has gone for summer recess without taking up immigration reform –the push for changing our country’s immigration policies continues. Earlier this year, President Obama pledged to use his authority to reform deportation policies which he will announce by the end of the summer. 

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Action Alert: Santa Clara County Must Stand on the Side of Compassion

Action Alert: Santa Clara County Must Stand on the Side of Compassion

Tomorrow, August 5, the Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to authorize the County Exec to move forward on developing a plan to support unaccompanied immigrant children in Santa Clara County. We have heard that anti-immigrant activists have been calling and emailing the Supervisors urging them to oppose these efforts. Can you sign the petition to tell the Board of Supervisors to make Santa Clara County a welcoming environment for children fleeing harm?

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Press Statement: Will Senator Feinstein Show Leadership & Compassion for Children Fleeing Violence?

Local eyes will be on Senator Feinstein today and tomorrow as the U.S. Senate takes on the supplemental spending bill to address the child refugee emergency rising at the southern border. Will Senator Feinstein stand on the side of compassion and make sure protections remain in place for these children fleeing violence?

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Why should we care about providing access to health insurance for immigrants?

Why should we care about providing access to health insurance for immigrants?

In California, an estimated 3-4 million individuals will be uninsured even after all the pieces of ACA are fully rolled out. Among those who remain without health coverage, 1 million of them are uninsured because of their immigration status. To address this issue, earlier this year, State Senator Ricardo Lara introduced the Health for All bill (SB 1005). This legislation would expand access to health coverage for all Californians. 

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