U.S. Citizen Children of Central American Parents, Midterm Elections, and TPS Relief This September, Alianza Americas, our members, and allies are coming together to elevate the voices of young U.S. citizen children raising awareness during the midterms elections about the merits and urgency of protecting those of Central American origin with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). There are many mixed-status families that are composed of a TPS-recipient parent, or a Central American parent who lacks immigration status and has U.S. citizen children. From September 10 to September 20, we will lead conversations and actions to call on the Biden-Harris administration to redesignate TPS to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua and issue a new designation for Guatemala. (This period coincides with Central America Independence Day on September 15). These actions will promote civic engagement opportunities for first-time voters who are children of TPS parents or children of undocumented parents. The children, along with their community, will demand action from policymakers to pass legislation that brings equality, protection, and keeps their families together. We want young activists to inspire other potential voters to join their cause. This toolkit includes:
Campaign Toolkit
This September, Alianza Americas, our members, and allies are coming together to elevate the voices of young U.S. citizen children raising awareness during the midterms elections about the merits and urgency of protecting those of Central American origin with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
There are many mixed-status families that are composed of a TPS-recipient parent, or a Central American parent who lacks immigration status and has U.S. citizen children. From September 10 to September 20, we will lead conversations and actions to call on the Biden-Harris administration to redesignate TPS to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua and issue a new designation for Guatemala. (This period coincides with Central America Independence Day on September 15). These actions will promote civic engagement opportunities for first-time voters who are children of TPS parents or children of undocumented parents. The children, along with their community, will demand action from policymakers to pass legislation that brings equality, protection, and keeps their families together. We want young activists to inspire other potential voters to join their cause. This toolkit includes:
Suggested resources for your action:
Some suggested actions: Press conference, community conversation, rally, gathering/festival to recognize Central America Independence Day on September 15, a vigil, or join voting registration day events.
Download our graphics and the campaign poster here
Access the Canva template to promote campaign-related events here
