Dear Friends, On
Tuesday, our country moved one step closer to reforming our outdated
immigration law when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the
bi-partisan immigration bill created by the Gang of 8. For months, we’ve
made calls, met with policy makers, talked to media, and mobilized
women across the country to get to this moment. The
bill includes positive provisions that recognize the contributions of
millions of aspiring citizens—the majority of whom are women—including
provisions for survivors of domestic violence, a roadmap that is
accessible for domestic workers and care-takers, and all DREAMers. We
are disappointed, however, that the committee excluded family visas for
siblings and adult children older than 30, failed to give aspiring
citizens health equity, and did not recognize LGBT couples. But it’s not over yet, and we’re going to keep on fighting! Now,
the bill moves forward to being heard by the entire Senate, and the
House will be creating its own bill. As the legislative process moves
ahead full steam, NAPAWF will remain engaged with policy makers and
continue to advocate to ensure that the final bill keeps all families
together, protects the health and well-being of AAPI women, and provides
an attainable citizenship process for all. As this process continues, we’ll need to keep the pressure on and the noise loud. Right now, you can raise your voice for immigrant women by signing this petition to make immigration reform fair for women. Thank you for standing with us. Together, we stand on the right side of history. |
