Our policy advocacy is grounded in law, data, and the real stories of real people. Here's where we stand — and why it matters.
The United States has a legal obligation under domestic and international law to provide protection to those fleeing persecution. Yet over the past decade, eligibility has been systematically narrowed, processing times have ballooned, and credible fear standards have been weaponized to deny legitimate claims.
We push for legislation that restores and strengthens the 1980 Refugee Act standards, expands the refugee admissions cap, and ensures fair credible-fear interviews.
of asylum cases take over 4 years to resolve
asylum decisions made without legal representation in 2024
refugee admission slots unfilled in last fiscal year
Thousands of children remain separated from their parents due to border enforcement policies. Existing family visa backlogs stretch decades long for citizens of some countries. We advocate to end family separation as policy and to dramatically reduce family visa wait times.
Our campaign supports the America's Children Act and urges HHS and DHS to establish transparent reunification tracking systems with binding timelines.
children still separated from parents, status unknown
average family visa wait time for applicants from Mexico
The U.S. immigration court system faces a backlog of over 3.7 million pending cases. Judges lack independence, do not have Article III protections, and face crushing caseloads with limited resources. The result: life-altering decisions made without adequate time, resources, or representation.
We support the creation of an independent Article I immigration court, universal right to counsel, and increased court funding to eliminate the backlog within five years.
Take Action →pending cases in immigration court system (2025)
of unrepresented immigrants are ordered deported vs. 27% of those with attorneys
We support comprehensive immigration reform that includes accessible pathways to green cards and citizenship for long-term undocumented residents, including DREAMers and TPS holders.
Dream ActTPS ReformAdvocating for stronger federal anti-hate crime protections, enhanced reporting requirements, and federal civil rights enforcement against discrimination based on immigration status.
Civil RightsEnforcementEAD processing times for asylum seekers can exceed 2 years — leaving them unable to legally work, dependent on private charities, and unable to support themselves.
Economic JusticeEAD ReformAdd your voice to these campaigns and help us move the needle in Congress and state legislatures.
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