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.
How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest
Updated Oct 20, 2026 This guide will help you look for someone who was taken by immigration officers and may be facing deportation.
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: Oct 19, 2026
Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government’s Fast-Track Deportation Scheme
Published Oct 15, 2026 Legal service providers representing immigrant children filed a challenge in federal court today to stop the cruel and unlawful scheme to fast-track children’s asylum cases.
Benefits for Immigrant Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes in California
Updated Oct 6, 2026 This resource reviews the two categories of immigrants covered by California's SB 1569 (trafficking survivors and U visa applicants/holders), the benefits they may receive, and what they need to show in order to get these benefits. Originally...