New Immigration Plan: "I Was A Stranger And You Welcomed Me" - Pete Buttigieg

OFFICIAL POLICY PLAN

KEY COMPONENTS

Create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented people
Protect Dreamers
Eliminate the public healthcare waiting period for green card holders
Increase family visas
Recognize same-sex partners from countries lacking equality
End for-profit prison contracts
Create and independent court system and review process for unlawful deportations
End family separation
Put HHS in charge of processing centers
End the Muslim Ban Pass the NO BAN Act
Create a Global Refugee Resettlement Fund
Advance refugee protections through UNHCR
Address climate displacement by working with other countries to create a unified response
Make Consular Affairs a separate undersecretary position

PFA TWEETS

Our nation must be a beacon of hope for immigrants and refugees.

Together, we will create an immigration system for a new era that reflects America’s values of welcoming and belonging.

Today I'm announcing a policy to reshape a system in need of reform. https://t.co/EGMtLdAZu0
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) December 22, 2019

I’m not a huge fan of static graphics, so I love this style—we call them “Living Stills” and this one is a favorite!

Visit https://t.co/7wckfIk217 to read the new policy that inspired this image: pic.twitter.com/lp7jQSemQ9
— Stefan Smith 🐝 (@TheStefanSmith) December 22, 2019

Immigration is central to America's story.

Millions throughout our history, including my father, have come here seeking opportunity or refuge. Immigrants shape our country. They make us stronger. Better. They remind us that America is founded on dreams of freedom and democracy.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) December 22, 2019

PFA VIDEOS

As an Air Force veteran, Gregorio traveled widely in service to our country. But when it came time for him to settle down and raise a family, he chose South Bend: https://t.co/C3iyGPs6Ta pic.twitter.com/y6fWc3j5Df
— Team Pete HQ (@PeteForAmerica) December 22, 2019

Immigrants strengthen our communities and our nation. We can build a system that lives up to our highest ideals and @PeteButtigieg’s plan does that: https://t.co/jfDZtEoFTj pic.twitter.com/WStrcEbCiJ
— Team Pete HQ (@PeteForAmerica) December 22, 2019

Despite decades in this country, Zen is still living every day wondering if her status might be jeopardized. It’s time to end the uncertainty and reform this broken system: https://t.co/jfDZtEoFTj pic.twitter.com/gYSGHpRgvW
— Team Pete HQ (@PeteForAmerica) December 22, 2019

The diversity of the Latino experience is a perfect reflection of our nation’s values. That diversity lies at the core of @PeteButtigieg’s policy to help build a new era for Latinos: https://t.co/RQOofBlLMt pic.twitter.com/jOypUq6Hai
— Team Pete HQ (@PeteForAmerica) December 21, 2019

ARTICLES

ASIAN JOURNAL - West Sacramento Mayor Cabaldon: Under Pete Buttigieg, America will be a place of welcome

SALON - Buttigieg campaign talks pathway to citizenship, reforming ICE and other immigration issues

VOX - Pete Buttigieg’s immigration plan rebukes Trump and calls for an overhaul of the system

CNBC - Pete Buttigieg unveils his immigration agenda, pledging ‘path to citizenship’

TWEETS

@Lis_Smith If you could just pass a little thank you to Pete, I’d be grateful. His immigration plan strikes right at the heart of the issue in our country. Our current immigration system is based on arithmetic conjured up 60 years again and is designed to create criminals by (1)
— Michael Barbour (@barbour_mike) December 22, 2019

I've been part of the #immigration reform movement for years. My faith ALWAYS motivates my advocacy.@PeteButtigieg new immigration platform is named after Matthew 25: “I was a stranger + you welcomed me."

I see Pete's faith in ACTION here!! #TeamPete https://t.co/h0k3AX7Dg8
— Angie Rupchock-Schafer (@AngRSchafer) December 22, 2019

BACKGROUND

Listen to the GOOD GUY PETE podcast episode on Pete’s record on supporting immigrants in South Bend