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Fixing the harmful immigration and criminal justice systems that have locked too many out of the American dream for too long.

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In several rural counties, increased by just a couple of hundred people each year has erased population losses. These success stories are a model for how smart immigration policy can help reverse rural population decline. Learn more: fwd.us/news/rural-dec…

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MAY 13: The day after Mother's Day, join in Albany for a press conference, rally and meetings with lawmakers to fight for thousands of mothers and children separated by cages in New York State. Free food & transportation. RSVP: bit.ly/CNCFreeOurMoms…

MAY 13: The day after Mother's Day, join #CommunitiesNotCages in Albany for a press conference, rally and meetings with lawmakers to fight for thousands of mothers and children separated by cages in New York State. Free food & transportation. RSVP: bit.ly/CNCFreeOurMoms…
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Join the Scholarships for All virtual training next Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 ET to learn how you can work with your community to expand scholarship access for undocumented students. Register here: bit.ly/undocuscholars…

Join the Scholarships for All virtual training next Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 ET to learn how you can work with your community to expand scholarship access for undocumented students. Register here: bit.ly/undocuscholars…
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Our campaign is about honoring the humanity of those impacted by the criminal justice system. By doing so, we can create an environment that gives thousands of people the second chances they truly deserve. brnw.ch/21wIXnw

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Ambassadors @foxandrob explain the importance of using language that restores dignity & humanity to the people directly impacted by the criminal justice system. Learn more about the movement here: brnw.ch/21wIXiS

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‘We need good Texas laws to address the border. SB 4 isn't one of them' via Austin Statesman

'Our families, businesses, and communities deserve better than this unconstitutional and wrong-headed anti-immigrant measure.” statesman.com/story/opinion/…

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“We have a labor participation rate that is one of the lowest in the nation here in Mississippi.” - @Rightoncrime Mississippi State Director Scott E. Peyton. Learn why continuing parole is an important policy to strengthen the workforce and public safety. brnw.ch/21wIWTa

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All Mississippians want safer communities, but mandatory minimums are not the answer. Lawmakers must reject SB 2174 and SB 2175, which will do nothing to advance public safety.

All Mississippians want safer communities, but mandatory minimums are not the answer. Lawmakers must reject SB 2174 and SB 2175, which will do nothing to advance public safety.
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Our criminal justice system was set up to punish after something bad happens. But what if it could do more to prevent crime and “create safety?” Community-based public safety solutions are changing lives- take a look and see how your community can get involved:…

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National polling shows that 78% of likely voters support criminal justice reform. This comes as no surprise, given that after nearly 40 years of skyrocketing incarceration, our sustained efforts to turn the tide have yielded meaningful results. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wIUUF

National polling shows that 78% of likely voters support criminal justice reform. This comes as no surprise, given that after nearly 40 years of skyrocketing incarceration, our sustained efforts to turn the tide have yielded meaningful results. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wIUUF
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Congratulations to our MS State Director Alesha on being selected as part of this year’s class of Leadership Mississippi. An incredible program to learn alongside MS leaders and empower one another to create a stronger Mississippi. brnw.ch/21wIURU

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Newcomer students need unique support in K-12 classrooms. NEA has curated resources with best practices for educators to support immigrant and migrant students. nea.org/nea-today/all-…

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📢 Calling undocu students & allies to join the FWD.us Scholarships for All virtual training Thurs, 4/25 at 6:30p ET.

We'll give you the info & resources you need to expand scholarship access for undocu students in your community! Register here: bit.ly/undocuscholars…

📢 Calling undocu students & allies to join the @FWDus Scholarships for All virtual training Thurs, 4/25 at 6:30p ET. We'll give you the info & resources you need to expand scholarship access for undocu students in your community! Register here: bit.ly/undocuscholars…
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Three current bills - the Earned Time Act, the Second Look Act, and the End Mandatory Minimums Act - would provide opportunities for people to earn release and address New York’s outdated sentencing laws without compromising public safety. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wIUyC

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Some employees with can be sponsored by their employers for legal status. A legal consultation is important to determine eligibility. Learn more about the sponsorship process via Immigrant Legal Resource Center: store.ilrc.org/webinars/emplo…

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Mississippians deserve a chance at redemption after they’ve made a mistake, and parole eligibility gives people that chance. This we are urging lawmakers to continue parole eligibility to protect public safety while getting people back on the right track.

Mississippians deserve a chance at redemption after they’ve made a mistake, and parole eligibility gives people that chance. This #SecondChanceMonth we are urging lawmakers to continue parole eligibility to protect public safety while getting people back on the right track.
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“Policymakers must follow decades of research showing that we can reduce crime and incarceration at the same time, not rely on failed policies of the past.” - @Alesha_Camille. SB 2174 & 2175 will reduce the workforce of MS while not making the state safer. brnw.ch/21wIU1I

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