Making America as good as its promise

Americans have to come together to push for the passing of the American Dream and Promise Act.

This spring could not be more welcome in the United States. As we emerge from a tough winter season under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Trump era, we have the opportunity to reflect on a brighter future for our country. Perhaps the most important takeaway of the past few months has been that our wellbeing on all fronts depends on treating each other with respect, fairness, and mutual care. The acknowledgement that we are, indeed, an extended family, is key to reviving our ailing immigration system – and it is at the heart of the American Dream and Promise Act (HR6), put forward by Democrats. The bill aims to provide a clear pathway to citizenship for more than a million Dreamers like me – undocumented individuals who came to the US as children – and Temporary Protected Status-holders across the country.