New Deal for New Americans Act 2020

On Monday JwJ went to a press conference with Senator Markey about the New Deal for New Americans Act 2020. This act reflects a proactive, affirmative vision for our nation in which the federal government commits significant resources to support immigrants and refugees. Among its many components is the establishment of a National Office of New Americans in the Executive Office of the White House; the creation of a legal services and immigration assistance grant program; reduces the age at which citizens can petition for family members; increases the refugee admissions to at least 110,000 per fiscal year; amends the INA to no longer allow for the deportation of an individual deemed a public charge; and limits the ability of USCIS to raise fees without consulting Congress.

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JwJ Staff join Senator Markey at the press conference on March 10, 2020