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01/24/2018 | Building an Immigrant Justice Initiative, Protecting Immigrant Communities

Center for Popular Democracy Condemns Shutdown Vote

On Tuesday this week, the U.S. Senate voted to pass a continuing resolution that funds the federal government for another three weeks without a commitment on the Dream Act. Far too many Senators who had vowed to stand up for DREAMers, voted for an agreement that further cut taxes and failed to protect immigrant youth whose lives were put at risk by Trump’s decision to end DACA. With their votes, these senators sent a dangerous message to our communities: that they fail to stand up for our values, even when the majority of the country agrees with us, rejecting the white nationalist agenda of this Administration.

Now is not the time the compromise. Now is the time to stand firm on our principles and stand up for our communities. And our power is growing by the day - just this weekend, hundreds of thousands marched across the country in a show of progressive strength. Over the next few weeks we will redouble our efforts to win for Dreamers, starting with a rally held yesterday on Capitol Hill. Hundreds of allies joined United We Dream, FIRM, Center for Popular Democracy Action, and several community groups in the streets of Washington, DC in response to this shameful decision. The rally was covered by the Washington PostNBC NewsMic, and Associated Press.

Our families cannot wait. Every single day that passes, 122 young people lose DACA. We will not rest, we will not sleep, and we will not give up until all of our communities are safe. Please donate to help us in the fight to keep Dreamers safe and at home.