President Biden issued a landmark order to re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the United States. This decision will allow Venezuelan migrants who are already here to attain legal status and secure authorization to work and make a secure life for themselves and their families. Read more »
Mr. Kennedy has repeatedly and recently spread vile and dangerous antisemitic and anti-Asian conspiracy theories that tarnish his credibility as a witness and must not be legitimized with his appearance before the U.S. Congress nor given the platform of an official committee hearing to spread his baseless and discriminatory views. Read more »
As June comes to an end, along with National Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, we must ensure that our commitment to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ people extends to and beyond our borders,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “I’m confident that President Biden will do everything possible to ensure that our border policy accommodates the needs of the most vulnerable migrants, including LGBTQI+ individuals and families who face violence and persecution throughout the Western Hemisphere. Read more »
“Venezuelans have endured a decade of suffering under Nicolás Maduro, whose assault on democracy and human rights have precipitated a refugee crisis second only to Ukraine in the 21st century,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “The U.S. can’t solve this problem alone. But it’s imperative that we coordinate with international partners to improve conditions on the ground and advocate for the release of political prisoners while ensuring accountability to lay the groundwork for a future democratic transition.” Read more »
Like President Biden, I believe in maintaining sanctions against the Maduro regime and its enablers until we see the restoration of human rights, the release of political prisoners and wrongfully detained Americans, and a framework for free, fair elections. Mr. Maduro’s frequent public gripes regarding these sanctions demonstrate our continued leverage. Read more »
The call for a “National Day of Hate” from white supremacists promoting antisemitism produced a counter-reaction in Broward, as a range of political, law enforcement, civic and religious leaders joined to denounce antisemitism and other forms of hate.
“We are united against the extremists and the white supremacists,” said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
I’m grateful for Juan Guaidó’s unyielding efforts to galvanize the Venezuelan people and the international community in support of the restoration of democracy in Venezuela. Read more »
Amazon has a unique and critical role to play in ensuring its customers do not consume hate-filled propaganda and misinformation. And as responsible corporate citizens, Amazon should certainly never profit from hate. Read more »
For far too long, the Cuban people have lived under a brutal authoritarian regime, with little agency over their future. Ending visa processing at the Guyana Embassy in Georgetown allows far easier access to humanitarian relief through enrollment in the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program. I applaud the efforts of the Biden Administration to move these services back to Havana. Read more »
President Biden delivered on a promise to protect Venezuelans
seeking refuge in the United States to escape the humanitarian
crisis, economic collapse, and political turmoil back home. However, there's still more work to be done. Read more »