U.S. immigration activists call on Joe Biden to enact major reforms

Washington, December 16 (RHC)-- Hundreds of U.S. immigrant rights activists participated in a car caravan Tuesday to Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, urging him to implement immigration reform, criminal justice reform and cancel Puerto Rico’s debt within his first 100 days in office. 

Martin Torres, a member of Make the Road Action, told reporters: “Our communities helped ensure Biden’s victory.  Now, as he prepares to take office, we urge him to work with us to deliver an overhaul of immigration enforcement, including the moratorium on deportations, and a pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants.” 

In response to Tuesday’s action, President-elect Biden acknowledged the critical role played by immigrants and communities of color in fighting against Trump’s destructive policies.  In a letter to the activists, Biden said, “Please know you will always have a seat at the table.”