Immigration advocacy groups prepared to counter early actions of the Trump administration, raise concern regarding extreme Trump nominees.
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, January 16, leaders from America’s Voice, CASA, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Make the Road New York, and United We Dream Action will hold a press call outlining what they expect in the first days of President-elect’s Trump administration, previewing their response, and reacting to the ongoing confirmation hearings of Trump’s extreme nominees.
These groups have been engaged in advocating for the labor, civil and political rights of immigrants, defending DACA recipients, protecting the labor rights of immigrant communities, and promoting pathways to citizenship for those who have long lived in this country. America’s Voice, CASA, CHIRLA, Make the Road New York, and United We Dream Action were leaders in efforts to counter anti-immigrant actions in the first Trump administration – and will again be strong forces during the incoming second Trump administration.
WHAT: America’s Voice, CASA, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Make the Road New York, and United We Dream Action to hold a press call ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
WHO:
Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, Moderator
Greisa Martínez Rosas, Executive Director of United We Dream Action
Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Gustavo Torres, Executive Director of CASA
Siomara Umaña, Lead Immigration Attorney at Make the Road New York
Zachary Mueller, Senior Research Director of America’s Voice
WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12 PM ET
WHERE: Credentialed press should RSVP by contacting the national communications director.
With over 155,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. CASA creates change with its power building model blending human services, community organizing, and advocacy in order to serve the full spectrum of the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members. www.wearecasa.org
