Amid growing concerns over the plight of mixed-status families facing the threat of deportation, American Families United and the American Business Immigration Coalition convened in Denver to demand immigration reform. These families, comprising both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, are at risk of being separated due to current immigration laws. Advocates emphasized the urgent need for legal protections to prevent such separations. U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, along with Senator Michael Bennet and other Democrats, penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging reforms, including parole for undocumented immigrants married to citizens and employment authorization for spouses awaiting green cards. The proposed reforms aim to address humanitarian concerns, bolster the labor market, and pave the way for citizenship for DACA recipients. With over 190,000 U.S. citizens residing in mixed-status households in Colorado alone, the call for reform resonates strongly, highlighting the potential economic and social benefits of protecting these families.

Source: Denver7