President Biden campaigned on reversing the Trump administration’s unrelenting attacks on the asylum process and crackdown at the southern border, yet many of those policies remain in place, while some have been expanded.
New immigrants, including asylum seekers, refugees, and others, help make the United States strong and vibrant, and may need initial assistance to find jobs, housing and supportive communities to help them integrate and thrive. Cities and states need adequate resources to provide a welcoming environment.
This resource breaks down how the administration and Congress should cooperate to make this a reality, including:
- Restoring access to protection at the Southern Border and welcome new arrivals,
- Protecting communities and expand pathways to immigration status,
- Safeguarding worker rights and civil rights,
- Redressing the harms of the Muslim and African bans,
- Ensuring access to an education and equal opportunities for all,
- Promoting health equity for immigrants and their loved ones,
- Reducing language barriers to government services,
- Investing in immigrant economic justice, and,
- Educating immigrant communities about the final public charge rule.
The Door v. Edlow
This lawsuit challenges the government’s broad attempts to rush the deportation of unaccompanied children in violation of their civil rights and U.S. law.
Last update: Nov 10, 2026
Court Extends Order Requiring Tennessee to Issue Driver’s Licenses to Immigrants with Work Permits
Published Nov 10, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, a judge signed an order extending a temporary restraining order (TRO) requiring the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) to continue issuing temporary driver's licenses to non-U.S. citizens...
TIRRC v. Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Jeff Long
This case challenges a new rule from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) that blocks many non-U.S. citizens from getting temporary driver’s licenses, even when they have authorization from the federal government to...
Last update: Nov 10, 2026