Javier Quiroz Castro, a DACA recipient, a nurse, husband, and father who has been advocating to stay with his family. This week Javier introduced President Biden as he announced an executive order to protect the undocumented spouses of US citizens and Dreamers. Specifically, the parole-in-place policy will allow an estimated 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens, including many DACA recipients like Javier, to come forward and apply for the opportunity to adjust their status in the United States rather than leave the country and be separated from their families for years. These spouses of U.S. citizens have lived in the U.S. for 23 years on average, Javier has been here for 30 years. This is a historic milestone in improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of Dreamers and American families with undocumented members.
About us
FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. For too long, our broken immigration and criminal justice systems have locked too many people out from the American dream. Founded by leaders in the technology and business communities, we seek to grow and galvanize political support to break through partisan gridlock and achieve meaningful reforms. Together, we can move America forward.
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http://fwd.us
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- 51-200 employees
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- Nonprofit
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- 2013
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- Immigration Reform and Criminal Justice Reform
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ICYMI: Javier Quiroz Castro, a DACA recipient and registered nurse from Texas, introduced President Biden ahead of today’s announcement. Thanks to parole in place, Javier will be able to adjust his status and no longer fear being separated from his wife and two young children. #ProtectAmericanFamilies
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A NEW Coalition for the American Dream report details how ending #DACA would be extremely harmful for DACA recipients and their families. The U.S. economy would suffer and the long-term cost of ending the policy, in addition to past investments, could reach one trillion dollars. https://lnkd.in/g3xTMWJT
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Providing meaningful incentives for New Yorkers to participate in vocational programs while incarcerated would decrease recidivism, making New Yorkers both inside & outside of prisons safer. Thank you Jodi Anderson Jr. for advocating for The Earned Time & Second Look Acts.
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Incentivizing educational & vocational programs for incarcerated New Yorkers will give people the necessary skills to be successful in the workforce, which benefits all of New York’s communities. Thank you Trent Griffin-Braaf for advocating for The Earned Time Act.
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Thousands of New Yorkers remain languishing behind bars due to extremely long sentences. They deserve a second chance to do good in the community, and The Earned Time Act would give them that opportunity. Thank you Robin Reynolds Wilt for advocating for The Earned Time Act.
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FWD.us submitted a public comment in response to the Schedule A Request for Information. Modernizing Schedule A will strengthen American competitiveness, reduce bureaucracy, and save taxpayer dollars. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gczMMTsX
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Thank you to Jarrell Allen for sharing his powerful and inspiring story about his experience with the criminal justice system, and the importance of allowing people a second chance to rejoin their families and contribute positively to their communities. We are extremely happy to have Jarrell on our team! #SecondChanceMonth
Jarrell Allen is a living example of the impact of second chances. Prison Fellowship sat down with Jarrell, a FWD.us specialist who spent 33 years behind bars, to hear him weigh in on barriers to safety and success for returning citizens. Don’t miss this insightful Q&A!
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Thank you to The Business Council of New York State, Inc. for sharing this important webinar on how sentencing reforms can bolster the workforce! For more information on tomorrow’s webinar, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g62XJfb4
🔊 Upcoming Events Not to Miss in New York 🔊 🏢 Strengthening New York’s Workforce Through Sentencing Reform Join us on March 29th for an insightful webinar hosted by Untapped Solutions (Formerly ConConnect). Discover how sentencing reform can positively impact our workforce. Join in on this conversation with Alana Sivin & Andre P. and be part of the change! 🔗Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g62XJfb4 🚀 New York Small Business Expo 2024 Celebrate National Small Business Week at the 15th Annual Small Business Expo on May 2nd. Network with industry leaders, attend workshops, and access resources for business growth. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your business! 📍 Javits Convention Center, Hall 1E 🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/etD4VEt7 💼 Contracts & Risk Management for Entrepreneurs Pace University - Lubin School of Business & New York SBDC invites you to a webinar on May 8th with Dr. Jessica Magaldi. Gain insights into contracts, risk management, and more. Secure your spot today! 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gaATSswn
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