On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending immigration in the United States for 60 days. This order suspends the entry of all immigrants not currently in the United State - however it does not apply to refugees or asylees, people who already have a visa or travel documents, green card holders, and certain health care profressionals. Read more about who will be impacted by this order.

This executive order is yet another attack on immigrant and refugee communities. Instead of working to protect all families by including everyone in COVID-19 relief programs, this administration is singling out immigrant communities and fomenting anti-immgirant and xenophobic sentiments. The U.S. Immigration Policy Center recently published a report showing that the administration is using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to radically reduce immigration. The report highlights how crucial it is for policymakers to consult empirical data rather than anti-immigrant stereotypes in crafting immigration policies, especially in a time of crisis.

Join PICC in our Educational Webinar Series for May 2020 to learn more about immigration issues in Pennsylvania, immigrant-led advocacy, and how to take action! Below are some upcoming May webinar dates and registration links. Check our Calendar of Events for a full list of upcoming trainings. We look forward to seeing you and learning with you!

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Voter Registration and Voter Rights

Friday, May 8th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Civics & Advocacy

Friday, May 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Driver's License and Data Privacy

Monday, May 18th, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Digital Organizing

Friday, May 22nd, 2020 Time TBD

Story of Self & Storytelling

Friday, May 29th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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REGISTER

http://bit.ly/PICC-Educational-Webinar

DACA continues to be under threat from the Trump administration. Right now the Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine the fate of this program, and the fate of thousands of families in Pennsylvania.

Regardless of the decision from the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, PICC and member organizations have created a plan of action that will provide support and up-to-date education within hours of a decision announcement. Check out our DACA Resource page for more information!

Get Involved!
-- Share our DACA Resources 
-- Reach out to local immigrant legal service providers, community organizations and connect with the fight for immigration justice in Pennsylvania!
-- Follow PICC on Facebook for immediate updates
-- Connect immigrant youth to PICC’s Youth Organizing monthly meetings happening the 3rd Wednesday of every month
-- Tell your story! PICC will follow up with you with a media communications training and tips for sharing your story with the press and publicly

Take Action!
1) Ask congress to extend work permits! Congress must direct USCIS to automatically extend status and work authorizations for all immigrants with temporary, humanitarian, or other nonimmigrant protections, including DACA recipients and TPS holders.

2) Renew your DACA permit! Make sure to talk to a trusted legal advisor to ensure you are submitting a complete application.

While we keep our communities safe by maintaining physical distancing and staying home, we can also keep our communities safe by taking action!

Urge Congress to include all immigrants in next federal relief bill: Congress is contributing to this public health crisis by excluding immigrant families from COVID-19 relief programs. We need Congress to include everyone. This means:

-- Direct Economic Stimulus to All Workers, Including ITIN Filers, Mixed-Status
Families, and Dependents
-- Expand Access to Testing and Treatment for COVID-19 Under Medicaid to All
People, Regardless of Immigration Status
-- Expand Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance for All Workers, Regardless of
Immigration Status
-- Automatically Extend Work Permits and Status for Immigrants with
Employment Authorization
-- Suspend Immigration Enforcement and Release Immigrants from Detention
-- Suspend the Implementation of the Public Charge Rule

Find your Representative - Find your Senator

2020 Census: Have you filled out your 2020 Census form yet? When everyone is counted, our communities get their fair share of federal funding to help keep all people safe and healthy. Health care, education, and emergency planning all depend on getting an accurate census count. When you fill out the census online or by phone, you don't have to worry about a census worker coming to your home. Go to www.my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 and complete the census today!

2020 Elections: Skip the lines at your polling place by requesting a mail-in ballot.

Step 1: Check that you are registered to vote at your current address. If not, update your voter registration online.

Step 2: Request a mail in ballot.

Please Donate to PICC!

PICC depends upon your support. Please donate to PICC today to support our advocacy and organizing work to mobilize the immigrant vote, build immigrant leaders, campaign for pro-immigrant policies at the local, state and federal levels, and support the effective implementation of pro-immigrant public policies.