Coalition Letter Urges End to Family Separation, Child Detention

Brian Faughnan 202-805-1581 Wadi Gaitan 202-853-4433       Coalition Letter Urges End to Family Separation, Child Detention PRESS RELEASE 06/27/2018   (Arlington, VA) – Today The LIBRE Initiative joined with twelve other organizations in an open letter to leaders in the House and Senate regarding the current immigration debate. The letter encourages Congress to … Read More

Congress Cannot Dodge Dreamer Issue

(Arlington, VA) – This week the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act, and failed to pass it. While it was expected that the House would subsequently consider H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, that is no longer clear. Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, released … Read More

Ready to work with Congress on Dreamer Bills, Set Immigration Priorities

(Arlington, VA) – Later this week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on two proposals to provide protection to the Dreamers, while enhancing border security. Separately, lawmakers are calling for action to address the new “zero tolerance” policy for those entering the U.S. illegally across the border, resulting in the separation of … Read More

House Should Focus on Viable Dreamer Compromise

(Washington, D.C.) – House leaders have put forward a plan for the House of Representatives to vote on Dreamer legislation next week. It is expected that two proposals will be considered – one of which is expected to be a compromise piece of legislation that will protect the Dreamers and enhance border enforcement. The specific … Read More

Support Good Faith Efforts to Protect the Dreamers

(Washington, D.C.) – Today House Republicans met to discuss options for a proposal to resolve the current status of the Dreamers and border security. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, released the following statement: “We’re encouraged that the House of Representatives is working toward an agreement on the Dreamers, and by the willingness of … Read More

House Approves Spending Cuts

(Arlington, VA) – Yesterday the House of Representatives approved H.R.3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act. This legislation would cancel almost $15 billion in previously approved federal spending. This legislation must now be considered by the Senate. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, released the following statement: “In the next decade, … Read More

House Republicans Should Lead on Protection for Dreamers

(Washington, D.C.) – Tomorrow Republicans in the House of Representatives are expected to meet to plan a path forward for a floor debate on immigration legislation. It is expected that this will lead to a floor vote in the weeks ahead on several proposals that would provide permanent protections for the Dreamers – young people … Read More

New Tariffs Will Hurt American Prosperity

(Arlington, VA) – Today Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the United States would impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from a number of U.S. allies, due to a finding that these imports harm national security. Trading partners including the European Union and Mexico have responded that they will impose retaliatory tariffs … Read More

New Mailers Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Dreamers

(Washington D.C.) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative announced the release of mailers encouraging Republican and Democratic lawmakers to support a plan that would provide a permanent solution for Dreamers and improvements to our nation’s border security. This mailer is part of a seven-figure campaign effort by The LIBRE Initiative, which includes thank you mailers, national … Read More

ICYMI: CNN, NPR, McClatchy, Nevada Independent Report on DACA Mailers

(Washington D.C) – Yesterday, several local and national media outlets reported on the newly launched mailer campaign by The LIBRE Initiative thanking lawmakers who are supportive of a permanent solution for Dreamers and improvements to our border security. CNN: Koch-backed group gives boost to Democrats on immigration …The mailers are being sent to the districts … Read More