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Immigration

Reforming Our Immigration System

Our nation was founded by immigrants, who braved the journey to America in search of opportunities, acceptance, and the chance to build a better life for themselves and their families. Today, immigrants continue to be a vital part of our communities, providing new perspectives and strengthening our economies in California and across the nation. I strongly condemn the scapegoating, fearmongering, and xenophobia that has for too long poisoned debates regarding immigration reform.

Creating a Path to Citizenship

Our current immigration system is undeniably broken and outdated. We must implement comprehensive reforms that prioritize both compassion and humanity, as well as national security. To modernize our immigration system to meet the needs of 21st-century America, we must provide the millions of hardworking, undocumented members of our community with a reasonable path to citizenship. Ensuring undocumented immigrants can earn legalized status and citizenship will reunite families and guarantee that those brought to America at a young age have access to the same opportunities as their peers.

Supporting DREAMers

I am proud to stand with DREAMers, recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, who entered the U.S. before the age of sixteen. I fervently support policies that would provide these integral members of our community with a fair pathway to citizenship and an end to the threat of deportation and harassment they presently face.

Protecting Our Afghan Allies

In 2021, when the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan, almost 80,000 of our Afghan allies were forced to flee their home and seek asylum in America. These individuals selflessly placed their lives in danger to stand with our nation against the Taliban, but were faced with red tape and bureaucratic obstacles when attempting to relocate safely to America. I am honored to have introduced and supported multiple bills to ensure that all our Afghan allies and their families can find safety and prosperity in our nation.