Celebrate the Voting Rights Act 59th anniversary by recommitting to a democracy that works for ALL of us. Sign the petition to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis VRAA, Freedom to Vote Act, Native American VRA, and DC Statehood. ow.ly/hahp50SQnS6 #FreedomToVote

Most immigrants are waiting many months or even over a year for a work permit, which compromises their ability to provide for themselves or results in job loss. This is why we are asking USCIS to eliminate the work permit backlog! #WorkPermitsNow bit.ly/work-permit-ba…

The Advocates, along with 200+ organizations, have signed onto a letter urging the Biden administration to eliminate the work permit backlog before 2025. Read the letter here: ow.ly/ow4l50ST8BZ

For 3 years, Afghans have been waiting for America to fulfill its promise: remaining in danger in Afghanistan, concerned about families left behind, or in limbo without permanence in the US. We must #StandWithAfghans. #3YearsTooLong

Stop the #Somaliland government from executing a child. Join @deathpenaltyww, longstanding Advocates collaborator and co-member of @worldcoalition against the death penalty, and use your voice to #SaveAbshir.

Read an article from our Women's Program Intern, Nilofar Painda, about her journey from Afghanistan and her commitment to be a voice for her Afghan sisters: ow.ly/Fqnh50T5gt8

Though Laos hasn't executed anyone since 1989, and is thus abolitionist in practice, it still retains the death penalty in its laws and has approximately 315 people on death row. Learn more: ow.ly/B4br50T7JvZ

Join us on September 26th at our Women's Rights House Party for great food, lively conversation, and to learn about our work to promote the human rights of women in the U.S.A. and around the world! RSVP here: ow.ly/NwSq50TezbT #womensrights

NEW: 140+ racial justice, imm rights, & privacy tech groups sent a letter to DHS Sec. Mayorkas asking for an end to their use of #AI. The gov agency is in violation of federal policies the Biden admin set, and must halt its use by 12/1/24. Read more: fedscoop.com/dhs-ai-use-cas…

The Fall House Party Series has arrived! These parties are a good chance to eat, mingle with fellow advocates, and learn more about The Advocates' work. RSVP here: ow.ly/LLe250TgJ6B

Our Deputy Director, Michele Garnett McKenzie, is quoted in this MPR News article about a federal program created to help some families with mixed citizenship status stay together that has been temporarily halted by a judge in Texas. Read it here: ow.ly/NXZM50ThCi1

There's still time to RSVP for our Women's Rights House Party on September 26th! Join us for great food, lively conversation, and to learn about our work promoting the human rights of women and girls in the U.S.A. and around the world! ow.ly/huum50ToqFm #womensrights

Tell Congress to vote no on the No Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities Act! #WelcomeWithDignity ow.ly/ku8Z50Tqghn