Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act

Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164) NETWORK strongly opposes this legislation NETWORK opposes Sheriff Arpaio's applicationof the Secure Communities programs in his area, requested DHS to sever his access H.J. Res. 79 Continuing Resolution - NETWORK strongly opposes a piece in this legislation which would restrict DHS review of deportation cases. We support family unity and the ability to focus on deportation of those who pose a public safety threat NETWORK supports suspension of ICE ACCESS program in Alabama NETWORK supports establishment of Border Patrol Custody Standards with oversight independent of DHS H.R. 2981 Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supports this bill eliminating the one-year dedline for filing asylum applicatons

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States. Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention. Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support for comprehensive immigration reform; Support for Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011 (S.1857/H.R. 3012); Support for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 (S.952/H.R.1842); Opposition to DHS Secure Communities program as implemented; Support for Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981); Oppose Mandatory E-Verify (Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2164); Oppose Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S. 1196); Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Urged DHS Secretary Napolitano to use prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases; Support for immigration integration, and asylum and refugees funding, in Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Negotiations.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States (112th Congress version). Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 952 - NETWORK strongly supports passage of the DREAM Act HR 2981 - Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act - NETWORK supports and end to the one-year deadline for filing asylum applications, it leads to greater expenditure of resources, pushing more cases into immigration courts. HR 2830, S1301 - Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act - NETWORK strongly supports increased funds in FY 2013 to combat human trafficking and modern slavery NETWORK opposes any cuts to Migration and Refugee Assistance International Disaster Assistance and Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance at this time when hundreds of thousands are moving in the Horn of Africa, this would have a devastating impact on displaced persons around the world. HR 3531 - HELP Separated Children Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill which would reform protocols to protect children, families and communities from unintended consequences of immigration enforcement. HR 1932 - Keep Our Communities Safe Act - NETWORK opposes this bill which would indefinitely detain thousands of immigrants, including asylum seekers and victims of torture HR 2885 - Legal Workforce Act - NETWORK opposes this bill which would have a devastating impact on the agricultural industry, farmworkers and their families, and rural communities. H.R. 2164 the Legal Workforce Act (E-verify) - NETWORK strongly opposes this bill.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support for comprehensive immigration reform; DREAM Act (S.952/H.R.1842); Oppose Mandatory E-Verify Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164); Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S. 1196); Support Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981); Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Support for Support for HELP Separated Children Act of 2011(H.R. 2607/S.1399); Oppose HALT Act (H.R.2497); Oppose Keep Our Communities Safe Act (H.R.1932); Oppose American Specialty Agriculture Act (H.R. 2847)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office