JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today addressing bills that advanced out of committee that would require mandatory minimum sentencing for some offenses, which would further increase the state’s dangerously high prison population and hurt public safety: “Mississippi currently has the highest… Read More
ATLANTA, GA — FWD.us Georgia State Immigration Director Jaime Rangel issued the following statement today upon introduction of HB 131, legislation that could boost the economy by helping eliminate academic barriers for Georgia students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status: “It is encouraging to see lawmakers act swiftly… Read More
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York Policy and Research Manager Alana Sivin issued the following statement today in response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address: “We are deeply disappointed that Governor Hochul, in her written plan accompanying today’s State of the State, continued to focus on further rolling… Read More
ATLANTA, GA — FWD.us Georgia State Immigration Director Jaime Rangel issued the following statement today as the 2023 Georgia State Legislative Session begins under the Gold Dome, highlighting priorities and opportunities to support Peach State immigrants and all Georgians: “The Georgia State Legislature opens today for what I hope will… Read More