Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens

Earlier this week many members of our advocacy community contacted their legislators to support the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6), legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for qualifying Dreamers and TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. We are pleased to announce that this Bill passed in the House of Representatives. Here is the official USCCB message from the Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin TX which can be found in this link: http://www.usccb.org/news/2019/19-104.cfm

“This is a big step for Dreamers and TPS holders who have called the United States home but have been working and living in uncertainty for years.” said Bishop Vásquez. “Dreamers, TPS and DED holders are working to make our communities and parishes strongand are vital contributors to our country. We welcome today’s vote and urge the Senate to take up this legislation which gives permanent protection to Dreamers, TPS and DED holders.”

In March, the USCCB Committee on Migration penned a letter of support that can be seen here.
More information about Dreamers and TPS can be found on the Justice for Immigrants website.

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