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... by executive fiat. This fiscal year, the United States is on track to admit half the number of legal immigrants it ... during the coronavirus pandemic . Somehow, children were labeled a risk to national economic security, ... beginning saves both the applicant and the agency time and resources.”) Likewise, forms expire with little or no ...
November 10, 2020
News Article
... House, unsplash cropped 800x456px.jpg Looking back on the first year of the Biden administration, we remember ... for asylum applicants, and improve access to counsel. Unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable asylum seekers are ... individuals, unaccompanied minors, and families with children. Human rights organizations continue to protest this ...
January 24, 2022
Commentary
... the face of these challenges, GCIR doubled-down this year on developing programming, resources, and partnerships that reflect our dedication to ... Over three days, we explored how to leverage philanthropic resources in support of people who move, enjoyed meaningful ...
December 17, 2024
Blog Post
... into the second Trump administration, the scale of attacks on immigrants, refugees, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other communities ... in the United States, and has exacted a psychological toll on immigrants of all statuses. We are also witnessing threats ... immigrant rights and our multiracial democracy, building on GCIR's 100 day policy state-of-play report. SPEAKERS Kelly ...
May 19, 2025
Webinar
... escalating economic crisis, and record climate disasters. On the immigration front, he will face the task of undoing ... resettlement, and put in place a temporary moratorium on deportations. These actions reflect many of the priorities ... to receive and resettle refugees, and more. Also expand resources for education, workforce development, health care, ...
November 10, 2020
Statement
... an enduring if ever-shifting phenomenon. While the COVID-19 pandemic and measures put in place to stop the spread of ... and those fleeing persecution, with many families and unaccompanied children among them, and how to facilitate the legal movement ...
November, 2020
Report
... well being. And while philanthropic interest has focused on the national elections and scenario planning, movement ... As right wing movements seek to undermine our democracy on all fronts, immigrant communities cannot be left behind ... of speakers representing nonprofit organizations working on the front lines to strengthen our democracy and advance ...
July 25, 2024
Webinar
... address the disproportionate impact of these crises on marginalized communities, including immigrants. We must ... of immigrant communities are included in discussions on issues ranging from racial equity to climate change. This ... but also great opportunities for philanthropy. Based on GCIR’s conversations with movement leaders throughout ...
December, 2020
Funding Recommendations
... Trump’s candidacy and presidency more than his attacks on immigrants, centered on his threats and efforts to ... overturn the “Plyler vs Doe” decision that allows all children access to K-12 education, regardless of their ... keep all of us safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic as frontline essential workers. They are the ...
October, 2020
Analysis
... we know that the philanthropic sector holds significant resources and positional power that must be leveraged now in ... have we learned from them and their courageous efforts on behalf of our communities? First, while leaders in the ... moment, and we can do this by signaling to our partners on the ground that we are here for the long haul , showing ...
November 6, 2024
Statement
... Join GCIR and leading organizations for a discussion on the key immigration priorities, strategies, and needs heading into 2021 and how philanthropy can build on investments in recent years to promote success in the ...
December 8, 2020
Webinar
... Podcast: We the People Michigan's Maria Ibarra-Frayre on Why Funding Community Organizing is Crucial to our ... organizing capacity on the ground, and all the extra resources that it takes to do this with people that have been ... so many different ways in their community, and they need resources, they need investment. But that also means that we ...
March 27, 2025
GCIR Blog Series
Find all program-related materials for the webinar, "Election Scenario Planning," including powerpoint and recording here.
September, 2020
Program Materials
... of new executive orders impacting immigrants and refugees on day one. Hours later, a coalition of immigrant rights ... Movement groups have long been preparing for these attacks on migrant populations, and it is imperative that ... registration Please register for this program by 5pm PT on Friday, January 31st. transparency commitment Thank you ...
February 3, 2025
Webinar
A news article from CNN looking at the impact the Trump Administration's revisions to the naturalization exam could have on future immigrants seeking citizenship in the United States.
November 12, 2020
News Article
... for me and my neighbors to vote. This year, we voted on the Sunday before Election Day, buoyed by a fun morning ... who believe in sustained investment in community resources, a humane immigration system, and workers’ rights ... and the continued use of migrants as political pawns, more resources must be moved to support these communities at the ...
November 11, 2022
President's Message
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy" here, including the session recording, transcription of the meeting and other materials shared.
August, 2024
Program Materials
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Funding the Fight for Immigrant Rights in 2025 and Beyond" here, including the session recording, transcription of the meeting, and relevant links.
February, 2025
Program Materials
While the COVID-19 public health crisis and its impact on the U.S. economy ... undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation, halting Mr. Trump's unsuccessful ...
November 11, 2020
News Article