We’re excited to share that Elissa Johnson, VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns at @fwd.us, will be speaking at the Justice Summit: Voices for Change in Park City, UT on 1/24 during #sundancefilmfestival. Register below ⬇️

“I am here today as an example of what successful refugee resettlement & integration looks like when it is grounded in service, accountability, and commitment to this country.” Nadim served in Afghanistan as an interpreter in direct support of the U.S.

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.”

As we begin 2026, we're reminded of stories like Cristel’s. #TPS protections are critical for families like hers, and we must continue to work towards permanent protections for #TPS holders so that their families can stay together.

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...

“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. ⬇️

It's a new year, and our 2026 resolutions are clear. We will continue to forge a path forward on justice and immigration.

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.

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.

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.

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

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-...

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.

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.

🧵“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.

🧵 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.

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.

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

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

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

“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...

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...

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...

How did we get here and what is the path forward for U.S. immigration policy? @fwd.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social joined @milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social for a nuanced and hopeful conversation about the future of #immigration.

Hear FWD.us President @thetoddschulte.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social with @milaatmos.bsky.social explaining why immigration strengthens our economy, workforce, and future. 🎙️Listen below. open.spotify.com/episode/0aJk...

"It's really important to understand how tragic it is that young people [#DACA recipients] who are Americans in every sense but lack one piece of paper here not only aren’t getting a pathway to citizenship," shared @thetoddschulte.bsky.social via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

🛠️ It's time to transform parole systems into meaningful tools for release. Learn more about the challenges and solutions in @prisonpolicy.org's groundbreaking two-part report. ​ 📖 Read here: www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/paro... #ParoleReform #Decarceration #CriminalJustice #Fairness #Reentry

Join us in four weeks in DC for #NLADA25! We're thrilled to welcome reps from Sankofa Academy Consulting, @thesoutherncenter.bsky.social, @fwd.us & Kansas Legal Services for our Opening Plenary! Register by Oct 12 to connect with public interest advocates nationwide. 🔗 learninglab.nlada.org/ac25

Immigrant workers sustain U.S. farms, yet face daily fear of deportation. Their contributions power rural economies and keep grocery shelves stocked. We need to create legal pathways for our essential workers. fortune.com/article/amer...

Excellent article from @19thnews.org reporter Candice Norwood that illustrates how bail and incarceration impact families' pocketbooks. Read her article here: 19thnews.org/2025/10/cash...

Ali Procopio, our Director of Education and Workforce, spoke at the George Mason Student Success Summit about career opportunities for noncitizen grads and how students and educators can prepare for post-graduation opportunities! Learn more here: www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_pr...

#H1B reform should focus on increasing our ability to win the global race for talent by modernizing the program. "There are things we can do to reform and improve these visa categories,” @thetoddschulte.bsky.social shared via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/b...

It's important to get the facts about immigration legislation. @fwd.us describes the American Families United Act as "bipartisan legislation would help U.S. citizens sponsor their spouses and children for green cards, keeping mixed-status families together." Learn more: www.fwd.us/news/america...

Our Senior Associate for Outreach & Engagement @chairmanjamil.bsky.social joined Fox and Rob at @howard.edu for a screening of Time II and to discuss our latest research which showed that mass incarceration costs families nearly $350 billion annually.

We're so proud of Jaime Rangel, our Regional Government Relations Director, for being named one of Georgia's 50 Most Influential Latinos by the GA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Jaime is an incredible colleague and we applaud his ongoing work to advance meaningful policies for immigrant families.

Are you connected to the H-1B visa community? Whether you're a visa holder, employer, or friend, your story can help shape how people understand immigration. Real stories influence real change. If you're open to sharing, email us at [email protected] #H1B #ImmigrationReform #ImmigrantVoices

Deportations don't just impact immigrants—they impact citizens, too. @fwd.us says 11.3M U.S. citizens and 2.4M LPRs live in mixed-status households w/ at least one undocumented spouse, parent, or child. Follow me here for more facts about our families and learn more at www.fwd.us/news/mixed-s....

@thetoddschulte.bsky.social speaking to @newsweek.com about H-1B visas: "We should be thinking about reforming, improving, expanding this, and other immigration avenues that allow top talent from around the world to come to the US.” Read more about the latest on #H1B www.newsweek.com/h1b-visa-fee...

D.C’s Second Look laws are critical tools for justice and public safety. They allow for the review of long, extreme sentences and recognize a person’s capacity to change. Second chances are an essential part of any serious safety agenda:

Congress is considering harmful legislation that would allow 14 year olds in DC to be charged as an adult without a judicial hearing and in some cases even require mandatory minimums for young people charged as adults.

Did you know? Commissary items can be priced up to 600% above retail price. Who’s paying? Families are paying. Learn more at wecantaffordit.us

America’s incarceration crisis is locking families out of the American Dream. Our recent research revealed it costs families with incarcerated loved ones nearly $350 billion every year. WE CAN’T AFFORD IT. Read the report: wecantaffordit.us

Is increasing police interactions with youth really the best way to keep them safe? Take a minute to read this piece from @themarshallproject.org which explores how teens participating in police youth programs were often at risk for harm and abuse. www.themarshallproject.org/2025/09/03/p...

The Trump Administration's Recent Actions in D.C. Are an Abuse of Power and an Actual Threat to Public Safety Here’s What You Need to Know & How To Help

“Moms don’t want to see ICE agents showing up at schools and churches.”What was once unthinkable is now reality—and it’s shaking communities across America. Many leaders misread the 2024 election, assuming people want mass deportations. Do they really? #immigration

The American workforce is fueled by immigrants -- and announced immigration policies not only threaten this, but will impose unnecessary hardships on every American. That is the truth.