It is central to America’s Voice to tell the stories of the millions of hard-working immigrants trying to make lives for themselves in the United States.
America’s Voice is building an online support network for families dealing with the struggles of deportation.
This network will allow members to seek legal and emotional support from other families separated by deportation while advocating for reunification policies.
The mission of America’s Voice (AV) and America’s Voice Education Fund (AVEF) is to harness the power of American voices and American values to enact policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families. We work in partnership with progressive, faith-based, labor, civil rights, and grassroots groups, networks and leaders to policies and legislation that will stabilize the lives of 11 million Americans-in-waiting and put them on the road to full citizenship.
We believe that the moment to enact this type of reform has arrived: coming out of the 2012 elections, it is clear that Americans support it, Democrats promised it, and Republicans need it. More importantly, these positive changes would move us forward as a country, helping immigrants, workers, business, communities, and families succeed.
Will Congress enact legislation this year that will put millions of undocumented immigrants on pathways to citizenship? We believe they will. But only if Democrats use their power, blow past the bad faith of Republican posers, and include legalization measures on the next vehicle to go through on reconciliation. Democrats gear up to get to… Continue »
America’s Voice On Citizenship, Democrats Gear Up to Get to “Yes” while Republicans Gear Up to Get to “No” English McClatchy ‘Look beyond the criticism’: Kamala Harris’ allies urge vice president to resist border fight By Francesca Chambers June 22, 2021 Reuters Migrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in U.S. shelters By Ted… Continue »
Stop the distractions, deliver the solutions Last week, the anniversary of DACA and the Senate hearing on the “American Dream and Promise Act of 2021” refocused the immigration debate on citizenship. As Congress reconvenes this week, momentum continues on behalf of the legislative push, as community voices and local mobilizations are offering a reminder why… Continue »
America’s Voice Listen to Powerful Voices from Across America: This is the Year to Deliver Citizenship for Millions English The Texas Tribune Critics denounce Abbott’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric on immigration, saying it will incite violence By Heidi Pérez-Moreno and James Barragán June 17 2021 The Wall Street Journal Behind Migrant Families’ Decisions to Separate at… Continue »
Republicans are stoking fear and hatred while Democrats have a plan, are taking action, and are making progress Washington, DC – Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is grabbing headlines off his announcement that he will divert funds from disaster relief – and seek private donations – to build more border wall in Texas. This is… Continue »