Let My People Go

The PICO National Network supports fair and humane immigration reform that respects our core faith values including human dignity, family unity and basic due process rights.

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Immigration Reform

PICO National Immigration Priorities

CrowdThe PICO National Network supports fair and humane immigration reform that respects our core faith values including human dignity, family unity and basic due process rights. "Enforcement-only"legislation that criminalizes hard working immigrants and throws taxpayer money at border "security" has proven to be ineffective, highly costly and harmful to our communities, the economy and democracy. 

The only real solution to the immigration crisis is comprehensive immigration reform at the national level. PICO has identified 3 top priorities for 2011-2012 to ensure we continue moving our communities and our nation towards more fair and humane immigration policies, as we continue the call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the passage of the DREAM Act.  

Administrative Relief

PICO is working diligently to urge President Obama and Secretary Napolitano to grant relief of deportation to our DREAM eligible students and mixed status families. In addition, we are working to achieve revisions to the Secure Communities Program (SCOMM) so that hard working, non-criminal immigrants who would be eligible for CIR and/or the DREAM Act do not continue to be systematically detained and deported at the highest rates in our nation's history. Click here for more information about the SCOMM. 

Fight Mandatory E-verify

PICO faith and community members are in serious opposition to mandatory e-verify if it is introduced without Comprehensive Immigration Reform legislation or without a pathway to legalization for the undocumented. Click here for more information and resources about e-verify

Launch a Powerful Voter Registration/Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Strategy

Building up to the 2012 elections, the PICO National network will be developing a powerful voter registration/GOTV strategy that will include targeting new citizens and children of immigrants who are now coming of age to vote and can soon turn the tables on the immigration issue. 

Stay informed

PICO has gathered materials, resources, and links to our allies working for comprehensive immigration reform. See the resources below and share with your family and friends. Sign up here to receive regular immigration updates.  

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