🚨HERE NOW at Union Station, the May Day March is kicking off! Immigrant rights activists are in DC urging
@POTUS
to support Temporary Protective Status, DED, &
#WorkPermits
for those who risk their lives every day: essential
#ImmigrantWorkers
.
@SenAlexPadilla
shows solidarity with the✊🏽lucha✊🏽in creating a pathway to citizenship. “Keep it up, we’re going to get it done,” the Senator says. Activists are not alone in this fight. It’s time for Congress to finally deliver.
#WeAreHome
We won!
#DACA
lives. This is an important decision for our immigrant youth, just days after DACA’s 8th anniversary, after years of fierce advocacy on behalf of DACA holders. The Supreme Court showed a commendable capacity to rise above partisan lines to give relief.
#HomeIsHere
BREAKING NEWS: York County will be ending its contract with ICE and closing down its facility! Major victory for the immigrant community in York 🎉This wouldn't have happened without the constant advocacy from out CASA members!
Many of you have reached out seeking ways to support the families whose lives are forever changed by the Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy. We are grateful for you ❤️ Please donate to support Miguel, Maynor, all of the victims, and those they leave behind.
We've got to keep our eyes on prize...focused on policies centered on protecting WORKING CLASS PEOPLE says
@SenSanders
to the thousands outside the Capitol's doorstep for the
#WeCantWait
rally.
THE BIGGEST IMMIGRATION MARCH OF THE YEAR IS STARTING NOW. We are currently rallying in Banneker Park as we make our voices heard: we demand a pathway to citizenship for the millions of immigrants who call this country home.
#WelcomeBackCongress
#WeAreHome
#ARRESTED
: Seven CASA activists are arrested in Annapolis today as they stand in solidarity with immigrant Marylanders who struggle with their health or who have died from their health conditions. Maryland needs the
#Access2Care
Act, the first step to granting healthcare access.
🤩🔥
#MDGA21
passes
#DignityNotDetention
Act 🏅
M D
I M M I G R A N T
V I C T O R Y
This bill includes policing provisions so police cannot double as ICE agents, detaining & asking about immigration status of these Marylanders. Now, it's off to the governor's desk.
#SineDie
In front of Baltimore City Hall demanding respect, justice, and freedom for ALL our families. Asylum seekers deserve better.
#CancelTheCamps
Now!
#LightsforLiberty
🚨Happening Now!🚨 CASA and allies are in D.C. celebrating the Biden-Harris administration’s decision today to designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)! 🎉 follow 🧵 to stay tuned!
📢☺️🥳BREAKING!
#DignityNotDetention
PASSES in Maryland’s Judicial Proceedings Committee – with additional policing protections for
#immigrants
. This is a major victory for immigrants across the state.
#MDGA21
#ICEoutofMD
👉🏿Follow this thread for what the bill does & next steps.
🗣Today we’re gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza, alongside thousands, READY to march and make our demands heard.
@POTUS
immigrant families are counting on you!
#Citizenship4All
We are proud to welcome migrants & refugees arriving to the DC area from Texas & beyond. Local governments & partners are ready & offering services. We receive our migrant brothers, sisters, moms & dads with open arms as they arrive in the nation’s capital!
#WelcomeWithDignity
BREAKING
#Immigrant
news: The Maryland General Assembly – a Democratic Supermajority Legislature – moves to exclude taxpaying immigrants from COVID relief. The RELIEF Act is moving in Annapolis without amendments to address the issue.
#MDGA21
This morning, the
@WhiteHouse
announced that Mitzi Colin Lopez, a Dreamer/
#DACA
holder, from West Chester, Pennsylvania, will join First Lady
@DrBiden
as her guest to the State of the Union.
#sotu
LOOK AT THIS CROWD. OUTSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE RIGHT NOW: Demanding
@TheDemocrats
,
@SenSchumer
, &
@VP
to pass a pathway to citizenship in the budget reconciliation. Democrats hold all the power to deliver citizenship - no excuses.
🚨🚨 The House Ways & Means Committee just came back together to amend the MD's COVID relief bill, the
#RELIEFact
to include immigrant taxpayers. It will be debated on the House floor tomorrow at 10AM. Check this thread for more info to ensure this bill moves forward.
#MDGA21
GOOD NEWS. Biden v. Texas was decided and the Biden administration can *finally* terminate the Remain in Mexico policy, started by President Trump. No person should have to *risk their life* to seek safety in the US; every person deserves a fair chance for their case to be heard.
Good morning to everyone, most especially our peeps in DC. ☀️
@SenSchumer
, CASA
@nakasec_af
@UWDAction
are coming to see you! Immigrants demand citizenship in the reconciliation package. The march starts now & the fight is ending in victory soon.
#WeAreHome
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨The Healthy Babies Equity Act is now law in Maryland! The bill, that expands Medicaid to ALL pregnant mothers regardless of immigration status, is a victory for the immigrant families across the state!
#MommyBabyChallenge
#HB1080
#HealthyBabiesEquityAct
Immigrant youth launch a rapid response rally following
#DACA
’s 5th Circuit ruling. 👊🏿 Overnight immigrants from across the Mid-Atlantic head to DC to demand citizenship from Congress. Enough with the legal roller coaster! Follow 🧵 to see people power in action.
#HomeisHere
🚨BREAKING
#MDGA21
NEWS🥳🎉
#DignityNotDetention
just passed in the Senate. The House has before 11:59PM to concur on the bill.
📢 The finish line is in sight for this immigrant rights bill. House
@mdhousedems
, it's in your hands now.
🗓💪🏾Today is day 13,052 of CASA fighting for citizenship.
We’re down in Washington, DC every day demanding citizenship for immigrants.
Today's mission: Rally at
@VP
's residence and ask her to disregard the parliamentarian and deliver for immigrant communities.
#WeAreHome
🔴 LIVE: From Washington, DC 🏛 almost a hundred activists and community members join in front of the
@WhiteHouse
demanding protection for black immigrants:
@POTUS
@DHSgov
:Cameroonian immigrants in the US *need* TPS.
#TPS4Cameroon
Members of Congress and community members are blocking the entrance to Customs and Border Patrol in protest of family separation.
#FamiliesBelongTogether
📢 Today, CASA is in Washington, D.C., rallying against anti-immigrant proposals. We stand united, urging
@SenSchumer
and President
@JoeBiden
to reject Trump-era immigration compromises. Justice for immigrants and asylum seekers is non-negotiable.
#SaveAsylum
The wide lens can’t capture the amount of people at the vigil being held at the National Mall right now for
#DACA
and the push for permanent protections. As the end of the year draws nearer, the clock ticks faster and the directive is clear: Congress. Must. Act. Now.
#HomeIsHere
🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨 Immigrant advocacy groups and allies from across the country are rallied in D.C. to demand the protection of asylum rights.
#NoAsylumBan
#WelcomeWithDignity
🫂
Marylanders: if there ever was a time for you to show up for immigrants, it's NOW! The MD Senate hasn't moved ANY immigration reform bills. 😱❗
📣🥳 Take the
#MdImmigrantChallenge
as the future of
#HB16
/
#SB478
#DignityTrust
is decided in these last 2 weeks of session ⏰
#MDGA21
The chants from the street: Congress, Congress, time is ticking!
Why? Because Congress can and must take steps towards a legislative solution towards citizenship for DACA holders *before the year ends*
⏳⏳⏳
#HomeIsHere
#DACA
@UNITEDWEDREAM
Thank you
@RepRaskin
for voting for the budget resolution! Immigrants of Maryland needed this crucial step in securing a pathway to citizenship ✊🏾✊🏽 Now is the time to deliver for
#DACA
holders,
#TPS
holders, farm workers &
#essentialworkers
.
#WeAreHome
Live udpates🧵for
#PeoplesStateOfTheUnion
⬇️
@JoeBiden
time to act for:
➡️immigration
➡️climate
➡️healthcare + more
While Congress languishes in indecision, BIPOC and working people continue to be negatively affected by the failure to provide relief. This is the
#StateOfOurLives
🚨 Gov. Hogan is trying to kill the
#DignityNotDetention
bill on the last day of session. No person or county should profit off of the incarceration of human beings & police ≠ ICE agents.
☎️Call/Email your legislator NOW. Tell them to support immigrant families TODAY!
#MDGA21
🚩 Now at the Capitol: Immigration leaders and advocates gather to address the reinstatement of anti-immigrant policies. We send a clear message: Protect immigrants' rights, & say NO to compromises that harm families.
#SaveAsylum
#ProtectImmigrants
📢Maryland has the opportunity RIGHT NOW with
#HB1080
to ensure that all pregnant people have access to prenatal & postpartum care, regardless of immigration status.
🌟Join the
#MommyBabyChallenge
to help pass the Healthy Babies Equity Act, before it's too late! Details below 👇
Good morning to everyone, most especially the people in DC.
@SenSchumer
, CASA is coming to see you!
Immigrants demand citizenship in the reconciliation package. The march starts now & the fight is ending in victory soon.
#WeAreHome
#IgnoretheParl
"Today I went to the White House! As a DACA holder, I am proud that a President we elected is fighting for us. I am leaving the meeting with the White House knowing that
@POTUS
cannot leave my undocumented parents and others, like TPS holders behind," said Monica Camacho Perez.
Jubilant with the passage of HR 6 in the house. Thank you to
@RepJayapal
and all the members of the house that supported the dreams of thousands of immigrant families by voting yes. Now is time for the senate to do the same
#DreamAndPromiseActNow
The reason we are still standing as a country in the midst of this pandemic is because of the sacrifices made by millions of undocumented immigrants and
@RepChuyGarcia
believes now more than ever is the perfect time to pass this bill to show our gratitude.
#WeAreHome
💗VICTORY!💗 With a veto-proof majority, the Healthy Babies Equity Act, which expands Medicaid to all pregnant people regardless of immigration status PASSES this morning in the Maryland General Assembly! Now, on to the Governor's desk!
#MDGA22
#MommyBabyChallenge
Maryland’s immigration reform bills passed! 🎉 Despite the governor’s best efforts to thwart immigrant protections, the vetoes of the
#DignityNotDetention
and
#DriverPrivacyAct
were overridden. Thank you to all who helped CASA fight for this tremendous victory.
#OverrideTheVetoes
🧵DEMS IT'S TIME TO DELIVER ~ RALLY UPDATES: Progressive activists & immigrants in DC preparing to march on Congress and demand that
@TheDemocrats
finally fulfill their promises to pass comprehensive human and physical infrastructure bills!
📍Washington, DC asking
@SenateDems
to fight for
#Citizenship4All
in the
#BuildBackBetter
bill. Overnight, hundreds of immigrants agreed to drop everything and stand at the foot of the Capitol to demand citizenship. Keep your promises!
"Just because I wasn't born here doesn't make me any less from anybody"
CASA member Rosemary came to the US when she was 8 years old but just missed being able to apply for
#DACA
because she arrived 5 months too late. Today, she is fighting for immigration reform ✊🏽
#WeAreHome
🧵 HAPPENING NOW: ✡🎄❄ Dems, Bring It Home for the Holidays Rally 🌟🎅🏿
Progressive activists & immigrants in DC prepare to march outside Union Station in DC and demand that
@SenateDems
finally fulfill their promises to pass the
#BuildBackBetter
bill.
📍Rockville, MD
HAPPENING NOW 🚨
Montgomery county residents concerned about rent increases are gathering outside the MOCO Council Office Building for a rally alongside more than 25 local organizations fighting for rent stabilization legislation.
This is
@SenatorMenendez
’s pledge to the immigrant community in front of 10,000 activists at today’s march:
“We need to get to yes with the parliamentarian! We need to find a pathway for millions of people.”
🚨🗽🏆💪🏿
#WeAreHome
#WelcomeBackCongress
TEN THOUSAND people marched in DC last week for Citizenship, Climate, & Care. This is the power of our movement.
Join us in telling Congress they must deliver citizenship for millions this year! 📣 1-888-204-8353
#WeAreHome
💪🏾Housing justice! Black & brown tenants took on the big & rich landlord lobby – & won
#rentstabilization
in Prince George's County, Maryland. ✨CB-7 caps rent hikes at 3% for a year.
First Takoma Park, then Mt. Rainier, now Prince George's County.
Next: Montgomery County!
Emely Deleon is 22 years old, and it is the first time she has ever gotten arrested.
In memory of her father Edgar, who did not have health insurance and died from COVID, she risked herself today to send one message:
Healthcare is a human right. MD needs the
#Access2Care
Act.
"We are here demanding and fighting for justice and reciprocity. Citizenship is what you have earned. Your work is essential and so are your lives!"
@RepPressley
#WeCantWait
#BuildBackBetter
🚨Happening Now!🚨We are marching with
@UnitedWeDream
in DC to demand a permanent legislative solution for
#DACA
holders. The clock is ticking for citizenship. Unless Congress takes action this year, DACA will end on their watch.
#HomeIsHere
💪🏿 Major advocacy groups from across the state march to the Annapolis statehouse to call on the General Assembly to move forward with several critical pieces of legislation impacting immigrant families.
#MDimmigrants
Real recovery includes immigrants which means… it is imperative that there is a pathway to citizenship in the
#BuildBackBetter
bill!
HAPPENING NOW: CASA stands with
@UWDAction
at the White House calling on Dem leadership to deliver 🦋💫🗣
#Citizenship4all
@VP
@SenSchumer
Jose is a painter who worked through the pandemic. This Pennsylvania resident speaks up to deliver a special message to President Biden & Congress:
🗣 We need
#Citizenship4All
through budget reconciliation
Email Congress your own message 📝➡
#WeAreHome
It is time to vote YES for
#rentstabilization
in Montgomery County, MD. ✅
Tenant activists of MoCo, CASA, and over 25 other housing partner organizations are pushing NOW for the
#HOMEact1623
, the permanent rent stabilization bill that renters ask for.
Maryland makes history tonight in passing
#immigrant
healthcare expansion. With
#Access2Care
anyone regardless of immigration status can buy health insurance through the marketplace, after waiver approval.
Thank you
@MDSenate
@mdhousedems
. Now
@govwesmoore
can sign into law!
✊✊✊CASA members at the White House today demanding that the Biden-Harris Administration take action on citizenship for all. The time is now!
#citizenship4all
Today is June 26 and we celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling in the United States which required all states to recognize same-sex marriage! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
🌟 The teens and children are off to meet with White House officials to ask the
@POTUS
administration to protect
#TPS
& to keep their families together. the future of people eligible for TPS depends on
@JoeBiden
*redesignating* this immigration status 🇳🇵🇸🇻🇳🇮🇭🇳🇬🇹
#TPSjustice
BREAKING: We’re rallying today at 70+ Congressmembers’ offices demanding no cuts to climate, care, jobs, or justice in the $3.5T reconciliation bill.
Democrats have the power to pass this bold legislation.
☎️Call your rep and tell them to
#SealTheDeal
:
💪🏾Join us on September 21st to
#WelcomeBackCongress
and hold them accountable for
➡️Securing a pathway to citizenship
➡️Taking bold action on climate justice
➡️Investing in the care economy
"Maryland's Senate & House Ways & Means Committee failed to include all taxpaying Marylanders in the COVID relief bill. As it moves to the House floor, Democratic leadership must step away from Trump-era policies & step up for immigrants.”
Immigration relief is still top of mind as we enter the new year! Senators return to Washington this week and Members of the House return next week. Immigrant communities are still counting on Congress to deliver 💪🏾