Fwd: Take Action: Stop Racist Immigration Policies

[Jonathan Krall]

This in from our allies in ACT (we work with them on local housing policy). Please have a look and act 

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Subject:	Take Action: Stop Racist Immigration Policies
Date:	2025-08-19 17:45
From:	"African Communities Together" <in...@africans.us>
To:	"Jonathan Krall" <jona...@jonathankrall.net>
Reply-To:	in...@africans.us

Federal Immigration Updates from ACT   Dear Jonathan ,   Over the last few weeks, we have seen a number of important changes to immigration policies. While some have already been enacted, there is still time for us to push back against others. Take a look at our newsletter below and learn how you can take action.   How You Can Help Today Submit a comment to stop the Diversity Visa Passport Rule. Spread the word — share this newsletter with friends and family. Follow ACT on social media for updates, actions, and ways to get involved. Forward ever, backward never, African Communities Together (ACT) Diversity Visa Passport Rule   TAKE ACTION The Trump Administration is trying to bring back the Diversity Visa Passport Rule — a racist policy that caused an 8 million drop in applications across the globe, 5 million of which were African applicants.   ACT coordinated a lawsuit against this same rule in 2019 and won!  The court agreed that the previous Trump administration illegally issued the passport rule.   You can join us in fighting back against the latest version of this rule by submitting a comment to express why this rule is harmful.  We have less than 30 days to submit a public comment and prevent the rule from taking effect.  Visa Bonds   The government is piloting a visa bond program that forces travelers from certain countries to pay $5,000 - $15,000 upfront just to visit the United States. The government alleges that the program is aimed at addressing visa overstays, but in reality, it is another racist policy aimed at preventing Africans from traveling to the U.S.   This new rule currently only applies to two countries, Malawi and Zambia, however we anticipate the program expanding to include many other  African countries.    Can you imagine having to put up an additional $15,000 just to visit a family member? ACT opposes the "Dignity Act" We are speaking out against the "Dignity Act". Despite its name, this bill does nothing to bring dignity to immigrant families. Instead, it adds more harmful restrictions.   Read our statement here and share. ACT NOW! Join us this Thursday, August 21st at 12:00 PM EST as we call our members of Congress and urge them to oppose the Dignity Act. REGISTER     African Communities Together 127 West 127th Street New York, NY 10027 United States   If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please  unsubscribe.