THREAD: LIRS is moved by the prospect of an administration that sees immigration as a strength, not a weakness.

Despite challenges, we believe we can advance a sensible, coherent, humane and just immigration system by focusing on the following 10

1.) Prioritize the reunification of all separated families and strengthen protections for unaccompanied children.

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2.) Restore U.S. leadership in refugee resettlement.

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3.) Ensure COVID-19 relief, testing, and treatment regardless of immigration status

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4.) Reinstate asylum, suspend deportations, and institute ICE and CBP reforms

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5.) Invest and implement community-based alternatives to detention

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6.) Provide DACA and TPS recipients a path to citizenship

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7.) Reduce the citizenship backlog

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8.) Advance immigrant workforce and education opportunities

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9.) Provide a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented people in the U.S.
10.) Act on Climate Displacement

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The incoming Biden administration and the next Congress must work alongside advocates and community- and faith-based groups to offer people fleeing violence and persecution a chance to rebuild their lives, contribute to the nation, and raise a family in safety.
If the U.S. aims to successfully reclaim a leading humanitarian role on the global stage, it must ensure its approach to refugee, asylum and enforcement policy sets a gold standard.

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