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NEW @fwd.us RESEARCH REPORT: Announced #immigration policies will negatively impact millions of Americans by separating families and raising the costs of goods and services by $2,150 more each year, according to new @fwd.us estimates. 🧵
Global talent is key to Georgia’s economic success and competitive edge, according to a new Savannah Now op-ed by Chris Clark with the Georgia Chamber.
“For decades, Georgia’s economic success has depended on a steady flow of talented, hardworking people from around the world.”
“For decades, Georgia’s economic success has depended on a steady flow of talented, hardworking people from around the world.”
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Global talent is key to Georgia’s economic success and competitive edge, according to a new Savannah Now op-ed by Chris Clark with the Georgia Chamber.
“For decades, Georgia’s economic success has depended on a steady flow of talented, hardworking people from around the world.”
“For decades, Georgia’s economic success has depended on a steady flow of talented, hardworking people from around the world.”
In case you missed it: In a new @ajc.com op-ed, Rev. Tom Hagood urges lawmakers to act now to provide permanent protections for DACA recipients and Dreamers.
“Our state’s economy and moral fabric depend on these young immigrants.” Read more ⬇️ www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...
“Our state’s economy and moral fabric depend on these young immigrants.” Read more ⬇️ www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...
January 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
In case you missed it: In a new @ajc.com op-ed, Rev. Tom Hagood urges lawmakers to act now to provide permanent protections for DACA recipients and Dreamers.
“Our state’s economy and moral fabric depend on these young immigrants.” Read more ⬇️ www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...
“Our state’s economy and moral fabric depend on these young immigrants.” Read more ⬇️ www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...
“These were legal pathways. People did the thing the government asked them to do, and this government went and preemptively revoked that status,” shared @thetoddschulte.bsky.social, @fwd.us President via @npr.org. ⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
“These were legal pathways. People did the thing the government asked them to do, and this government went and preemptively revoked that status,” shared @thetoddschulte.bsky.social, @fwd.us President via @npr.org. ⬇️
Earlier this month, FWD.us joined Senators and advocates to announce the reintroduction of the bipartisan Dream Act.
Thanks to @durbin.senate.gov, Senator Lisa Murkowski, @cortezmasto.senate.gov, and @padilla.senate.gov.
Congress must protect Dreamers now.
Thanks to @durbin.senate.gov, Senator Lisa Murkowski, @cortezmasto.senate.gov, and @padilla.senate.gov.
Congress must protect Dreamers now.
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Earlier this month, FWD.us joined Senators and advocates to announce the reintroduction of the bipartisan Dream Act.
Thanks to @durbin.senate.gov, Senator Lisa Murkowski, @cortezmasto.senate.gov, and @padilla.senate.gov.
Congress must protect Dreamers now.
Thanks to @durbin.senate.gov, Senator Lisa Murkowski, @cortezmasto.senate.gov, and @padilla.senate.gov.
Congress must protect Dreamers now.
Proud to partner with the TPS Alliance for a Holiday Cafecito honoring TPS holders and families. Thanks to our congressional champions for their leadership.
Permanent protections for TPS holders are needed now.
Permanent protections for TPS holders are needed now.
December 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Proud to partner with the TPS Alliance for a Holiday Cafecito honoring TPS holders and families. Thanks to our congressional champions for their leadership.
Permanent protections for TPS holders are needed now.
Permanent protections for TPS holders are needed now.
Our criminal justice reform team had a busy November as we connected with partners and shared our work at several conferences. We’re grateful to learn from partners as we continue to advance safe and effective policies to reduce incarceration.
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Our criminal justice reform team had a busy November as we connected with partners and shared our work at several conferences. We’re grateful to learn from partners as we continue to advance safe and effective policies to reduce incarceration.
America used to be the world’s top destination for global talent. Today, harmful policy changes risk costing us that edge. A six-figure H-1B fee and efforts to eliminate the program would shut down a pipeline that powers research, hospitals, startups, and local economies.
December 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
America used to be the world’s top destination for global talent. Today, harmful policy changes risk costing us that edge. A six-figure H-1B fee and efforts to eliminate the program would shut down a pipeline that powers research, hospitals, startups, and local economies.
We are #hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Digital Campaigns Intern to be based in our Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. office
📅For priority consideration, apply by January 10th
💼Applicants must be able to work full-time (30-40 hrs/week) during regular business hours
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
📅For priority consideration, apply by January 10th
💼Applicants must be able to work full-time (30-40 hrs/week) during regular business hours
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We are #hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Digital Campaigns Intern to be based in our Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. office
📅For priority consideration, apply by January 10th
💼Applicants must be able to work full-time (30-40 hrs/week) during regular business hours
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
📅For priority consideration, apply by January 10th
💼Applicants must be able to work full-time (30-40 hrs/week) during regular business hours
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
With the reintroduction of the #DreamAct, Congress has the chance to act on what the American public overwhelmingly supports: protecting Dreamers and recognizing their essential contributions to our communities.
Our full statement from @thetoddschulte.bsky.social ⬇️ www.fwd.us/news/fwd-us-...
Our full statement from @thetoddschulte.bsky.social ⬇️ www.fwd.us/news/fwd-us-...
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
With the reintroduction of the #DreamAct, Congress has the chance to act on what the American public overwhelmingly supports: protecting Dreamers and recognizing their essential contributions to our communities.
Our full statement from @thetoddschulte.bsky.social ⬇️ www.fwd.us/news/fwd-us-...
Our full statement from @thetoddschulte.bsky.social ⬇️ www.fwd.us/news/fwd-us-...
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Today’s a big day. I’m reintroducing the Dream Act for the last time of my career.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today’s a big day. I’m reintroducing the Dream Act for the last time of my career.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
FWD.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social joined @cnn.com @jimsciutto.bsky.social to unpack the Trump administration’s plan to make it harder for people from certain countries to receive green cards and other immigration statuses.
“This is a citizenship ban,” Todd said.
“This is a citizenship ban,” Todd said.
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
FWD.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social joined @cnn.com @jimsciutto.bsky.social to unpack the Trump administration’s plan to make it harder for people from certain countries to receive green cards and other immigration statuses.
“This is a citizenship ban,” Todd said.
“This is a citizenship ban,” Todd said.
🧵“Instead of a President focused on driving down the cost of living, we're seeing cruelty and chaos. We’re seeing federalized law enforcement and ICE terrorizing communities and ripping apart families,” said @thetoddschulte.bsky.social via @cnn.com @jimsciutto.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🧵“Instead of a President focused on driving down the cost of living, we're seeing cruelty and chaos. We’re seeing federalized law enforcement and ICE terrorizing communities and ripping apart families,” said @thetoddschulte.bsky.social via @cnn.com @jimsciutto.bsky.social
🧵In Austin, @fwd.us brought together the Texas Bipartisan Immigration Reform Partnership and business leaders from Austin Chamber, El Paso Chamber, and more, to discuss the essential role immigrants play in Texas — and why protecting their existing protections matters for our workforce and economy.
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🧵In Austin, @fwd.us brought together the Texas Bipartisan Immigration Reform Partnership and business leaders from Austin Chamber, El Paso Chamber, and more, to discuss the essential role immigrants play in Texas — and why protecting their existing protections matters for our workforce and economy.
🧵 Immigrant workers are vital to Colorado’s economy and need protections to keep contributing. Last week, we hosted a Denver roundtable with leaders from the Office of New Americans, the Small Business Majority, the Colorado Business Roundtable, and more. #ProtectAmericasWorkforce
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🧵 Immigrant workers are vital to Colorado’s economy and need protections to keep contributing. Last week, we hosted a Denver roundtable with leaders from the Office of New Americans, the Small Business Majority, the Colorado Business Roundtable, and more. #ProtectAmericasWorkforce
🧵Last week, alongside Dream Big Nevada, we gathered elected officials, business, and community leaders to highlight the vital role immigrants play in Nevada and the need to protect policies like DACA.
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🧵Last week, alongside Dream Big Nevada, we gathered elected officials, business, and community leaders to highlight the vital role immigrants play in Nevada and the need to protect policies like DACA.
WATCH: FWD.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social on Bloomberg TV explains why the H-1B program strengthens the U.S. economy, fills critical workforce gaps, and helps American businesses stay competitive.
The new $100,000 H-1B fee would devastate innovation and harm American workers.
The new $100,000 H-1B fee would devastate innovation and harm American workers.
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WATCH: FWD.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social on Bloomberg TV explains why the H-1B program strengthens the U.S. economy, fills critical workforce gaps, and helps American businesses stay competitive.
The new $100,000 H-1B fee would devastate innovation and harm American workers.
The new $100,000 H-1B fee would devastate innovation and harm American workers.
We’re hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Digital Campaigns Intern to be based in our LA office. Help drive digital campaigns on immigration and criminal justice reform.
📅 Start Date: December 2025
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
#hiring
📅 Start Date: December 2025
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
#hiring
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FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when more individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your fu...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We’re hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Digital Campaigns Intern to be based in our LA office. Help drive digital campaigns on immigration and criminal justice reform.
📅 Start Date: December 2025
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
#hiring
📅 Start Date: December 2025
➡️Apply Now: www.fwd.us/careers
#hiring
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Our opening plenary continues with a panel on reducing the cost to families of legal system involvement. Elissa Johnson (VP, @fwd.us) presents data on the economic opportunity lost to mass incarceration: U.S. families stand to lose $3.5 trillion over the next decade. #NLADA25 www.wecantaffordit.us
October 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Our opening plenary continues with a panel on reducing the cost to families of legal system involvement. Elissa Johnson (VP, @fwd.us) presents data on the economic opportunity lost to mass incarceration: U.S. families stand to lose $3.5 trillion over the next decade. #NLADA25 www.wecantaffordit.us
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An appeals court has paused a judge’s order requiring CBP official Greg Bovino to give daily immigration updates in Chicago. @andreaflores.bsky.social, vice president of immigration policy and campaigns at @fwd.us, joins The Weeknight to call for scrutiny of CBP’s “extreme” intimidation tactics.
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
An appeals court has paused a judge’s order requiring CBP official Greg Bovino to give daily immigration updates in Chicago. @andreaflores.bsky.social, vice president of immigration policy and campaigns at @fwd.us, joins The Weeknight to call for scrutiny of CBP’s “extreme” intimidation tactics.
During the recent ICE raid in Chicago, residents were told that anyone with an outstanding warrant would be detained regardless of their citizenship status. Spend #JustAMinute with us breaking down warrants & why you should be dubious about using them as justification for enforcement actions
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
During the recent ICE raid in Chicago, residents were told that anyone with an outstanding warrant would be detained regardless of their citizenship status. Spend #JustAMinute with us breaking down warrants & why you should be dubious about using them as justification for enforcement actions
“Congressional inaction is no longer an option. Dreamers need a permanent solution so they can fully contribute to the success of our state and our nation…” writes Lily Griego @coloradonewsline.com
Read more on the urgency of protecting #DACA below.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/22/d...
Read more on the urgency of protecting #DACA below.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/22/d...
DACA recipients are needed in Colorado | Colorado Newsline
This is the moment to stand once more with Dreamers, their families, and the communities and businesses that rely on them.
coloradonewsline.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
“Congressional inaction is no longer an option. Dreamers need a permanent solution so they can fully contribute to the success of our state and our nation…” writes Lily Griego @coloradonewsline.com
Read more on the urgency of protecting #DACA below.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/22/d...
Read more on the urgency of protecting #DACA below.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/22/d...
If we choke off legal immigration, we choke off the future of U.S. discovery. The WSJ puts it plainly: America will win fewer Nobel Prizes if we close doors.
Immigrants and American Nobel Prizes ⬇️
www.wsj.com/opinion/nobe...
Immigrants and American Nobel Prizes ⬇️
www.wsj.com/opinion/nobe...
Opinion | Immigrants and American Nobel Prizes
Three of the six U.S. science winners this year are foreign-born.
www.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If we choke off legal immigration, we choke off the future of U.S. discovery. The WSJ puts it plainly: America will win fewer Nobel Prizes if we close doors.
Immigrants and American Nobel Prizes ⬇️
www.wsj.com/opinion/nobe...
Immigrants and American Nobel Prizes ⬇️
www.wsj.com/opinion/nobe...
Immigrant teachers and doctors strengthen rural communities. A $100,000 H-1B fee would make it harder to staff schools and hospitals that keep these towns thriving.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers
The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions
www.washingtonpost.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Immigrant teachers and doctors strengthen rural communities. A $100,000 H-1B fee would make it harder to staff schools and hospitals that keep these towns thriving.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...