"Dignity Act" Falls Short of Providing Permanent Protection for Undocumented Immigrants

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United We Dream, a leading immigrant youth-led organization, has spoken out against the re-introduction of the "Dignity Act" in the House, which would deny millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship. The organization claims that the bill's provisions are outdated and do not address the urgent needs of working communities, who are facing violent and unlawful attacks. Instead, United We Dream advocates for the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which provides a clear and attainable pathway to citizenship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The re-introduced "Dignity Act" would deny millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship, worsening the harm caused by the 2023 version of the bill, which included an arbitrarily prolonged pathway to citizenship of 13 years.
  • The bill's provisions would keep tens of thousands of loved ones and community members locked away in privately-owned detention systems.
  • United We Dream's statement emphasizes that the majority of Americans support a pathway to citizenship, with 80% viewing immigration as one of the country's greatest strengths.
  • The organization is pushing for bold solutions that protect the lives and rights of working people, such as the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which helps people without hurting others.
  • United We Dream has a multi-racial and multi-ethnic network of 1.2 million members, over 100 local groups, and a reach of over 5 million per month, making it the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation.

Statistics:

  • 80% of Americans support a pathway to citizenship
  • 1.2 million members in United We Dream's multi-racial and multi-ethnic network
  • 100 local groups affiliated with United We Dream
  • 5 million people reached per month by United We Dream

Sources:

  • United We Dream
  • [Category: Political]
  • Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Jerry Nadler, was questioned by the House Committee on July 24 regarding the Dignity Act bill.
  • United We Dream press release, "With Immigrants & Working Communities Under Siege, the "Dignity Act" Would Fail to Keep Millions Safe"