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Leading the immigrant rights program at the Haas, Jr. Fund is an honor and, like many of you, I’ve had to dig deep to find my footing in these times. As the daughter of Iranian immigrants and an immigration lawyer, watching the unraveling of democracy and decades of progress is overwhelming. The fear around me is palpable—families afraid to go to work, school, or even be active online. But now is the time to practice courage, resilience, and collective action. I’m grateful that I learned from my grandmother that we are all capable of holding sorrow and the hope for a better future at once. Holding duality is required to move from overwhelm into action.
To our nonprofit partners on the frontlines, tirelessly responding to an onslaught of attacks on immigrant rights, know this: the Haas Jr. Fund stands firmly with you. Your courage moves us to focus on ensuring your safety and wellbeing. As a first step, the Haas Jr. Fund is supporting immigrant rights organizations in taking legal action against policies that trample on basic rights and hard-won gains in California.
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