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Published: June 17, 2024
Dreamers, DACA recipients, individuals with temporary protected status, and other immigrants play a vital role in our economy and everyday lives.
We need an immigration system that is humane, functional, and just. NEA supports broad, inclusive legislation with multiple pathways to citizenship that prioritize keeping families together.
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Don’t make immigration enforcement even harsher
Submitted on April 29, 2025
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Don’t ramp up immigration enforcement
Submitted on April 28, 2025
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NEA urges representatives to VOTE NO on FY2025 budget resolution
Submitted on April 8, 2025
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
HR 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 6, 2025
This bill would codify policy that had been in place for over a decade, and once again provide immigrants with a sense of safety in places, such as health care facilities, schools, child care facilities, places of worship, and other places crucial for immigrants and their families to be able to access.
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Support
S 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 6, 2025
This bill would codify policy that had been in place for over a decade, and once again provide immigrants with a sense of safety in places, such as health care facilities, schools, child care facilities, places of worship, and other places crucial for immigrants and their families to be able to access.
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Oppose
HR 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on January 3, 2025
This bill would prohibit federal funding to states and localities with “sanctuary jurisdictions” created to protect immigrants, stripping communities—and schools—of critical federal funding for essential programs for students like school meals and other grants to schools.
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