Advocates applaud Biden admin's revival of task force focusing on immigrant inclusion

The Biden administration has begun reviving the Task Force on New Americans, a welcoming initiative that fell to the wayside under the nativist policies of the previous administration. President Biden signed an executive order last year reconvening the task force, which, during its existence, focused on helping immigrants onto a path to legal status with skills development and linguistic education, among several actions.

“We know that building an inclusive and cohesive America is work that requires a deliberate investment from all sectors, including the federal government,” said Nicole Melaku, executive director of the National Partnership for New Americans. “Recognizing the importance of immigrant inclusion in harnessing the talents of America and fostering economically and socially vibrant communities is pivotal to the success of the Biden and any administration.”

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