National & Civic Issues

Rep. Linda T. Sánchez talks sweeping immigration reform bill

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This video shows California congresswoman, Linda T. Sánchez, as she leads the U.S. House of Representatives’ legislative efforts on immigration reform by introducing the Biden-Harris bill.

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Good Morning America

Published:

February 26, 2021

The House passes two immigration bills that would establish a path to citizenship for millions

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This video talks about two bills passed by lawmakers in the House of Representatives. These bills will establish paths to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, including those brought to the country unlawfully as children and agriculture workers.

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CNBC

Published:

March 19, 2021

A Profile of Immigrant Women in the Workforce

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This article outlines the top occupations and industries among working immigrant women.

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Center for American Progress

Author:

Sofia Carratala, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, and Sarah Jane Glynn

Published:

March 10, 2021

What Would a Better US Immigration System Look Like? We Asked the Experts.

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In this article, experts discuss how the Biden administration can make important changes and improvements to America’s current immigration system.

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USA Today

Author:

Matthew Brown and Sarah Elbeshbishi

Published:

June 4, 2021

Key Facts About U.S. Immigration Policies and Biden’s proposed Changes

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This article contains bar graphs and data to summarize key facts about immigration policies, and notes how the Biden administration will impact immigration.

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Pew Research Center

Author:

Jens Manuel Krogstad and Ana Gonzalez-Barrera

Published:

March 22, 2021

Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families

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This article discusses how the Biden administration is moving to create a more fair, humane, and workable immigration system, and asserts that they should use every avenue possible to put undocumented immigrants on a pathway to legal status.

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Center for American Progress

Author:

Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, and Sofia Carratala

Published:

May 27, 2021