Immigration Asks 2024

As a constituent, you are an agent in the democratic system. You have a right to advocate, and your elected members need to hear from you. The relationship you build can influence the policy-maker’s decision. Congress oversees the work of the Department of Homeland security, including budgetary appropriations, and Congress can pass legislation to fix many of the issues raised below. Although the Executive Branch holds the responsibility for immigration policy enforcement, Congress holds the key to passing legislation that can override harmful enforcement decisions. They can make decisions that ensure people have access to due process, to safer ways of entering the country, and to pathways to citizenship. They can make decisions to ensure asylum seekers are not detained and families are not separated. Ultimately, they hold the key to this process. Your voice matters!