Vanessa Cardenas

The Trump/Miller Anti-Immigrant Agenda Continues Unchecked, Unabated - America's Voice Washington, DC — Even after news of the removal  of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda continues unchanged. In communities across the country, the same reckl...

The Trump/Miller mass deportation campaign is making us all poorer, weaker, and less safe.

Why This Week’s Key Developments Call for More Accountability and Real Reform - America's Voice Washington, DC — The Trump administration and allies have tried and failed to make the case that developments this week – from the war in Iran to the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem – should compe...

It’s been a rough week for the Trump administration.

Backlash to their reckless war of choice in Iran. The primary election results on Tuesday. Kristi Noem’s pathetic hearings on Capitol Hill, showing the corruption, cruelty, and chaos that defines their anti-immigrant, mass deportation crusade.

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

This is not accountability, just a reshuffling of the enablers of the Trump/Miller agenda.

The problem isn't just with Sec. Noem, DHS, ICE or CBP. Nothing will change until we until we recognize and hold accountable those who are ultimately responsible for what is playing out before our eyes.

Four Key Takeaways From Yesterday’s Primary Elections & Capitol Hill Testimony - America's Voice Washington, DC — Below are four takeaways and implications from yesterday’s busy news day: According to Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “In both primary elections and in Capit...

Yesterday offered more compelling evidence why Americans are broadly rejecting the Trump administration’s cruelty, chaos, and misplaced priorities.

Vanessa Cárdenas: “While President Trump has Unleashed a New War in the Middle East, His Existing War against Immigrants and American Communities Continues Unchecked and Unabated” - America's Voice Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “While President Trump has unleashed a new war in the Middle East, his existing war against ...

And in a classic example of ‘do as I say, not as I do,’ the Trump administration encourages the Iranian people to stand up and use their voices to speak out against repression while cracking down on the American people who are attempting to do the same here at home.

Trump/Miller and their allies are still violating the law, endangering lives and inflicting harm on American communities and families, citizens and non-citizens alike.

The vast majority of Americans stand with Marcelo and a vision of America in which he can stay and thrive - not the Donald Trump and Stephen Miller dark alternative.

The contrast with the clear-eyed vision articulated by Gov. @abigailspanberger.com on immigration, the economy and affordability, was striking.

The Governor spoke for the needs of the majority of Americans; the President for a shrinking base of support.

Here are my thoughts ahead of the State of the Union.

In this moment when there's so much division, let's embrace hope and unity, and let's chart a path forward together. #SOTU

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The State of the Immigration Debate Ahead of the State of the Union Address The administration's terror campaign is also revealing a fact about immigration: support for legalizing deeply rooted immigrants is stronger today than ever.

The state of the union on immigration is clear: Americans reject Trump’s/Miller’s dystopian vision for America.

Here's what the data says, what the voters feel, and what we build next. 👇

Shameful: The Intolerable Cruelty of the Trump & Miller Treatment of Children and Families - America's Voice Washington, DC — Recent days have highlighted in disturbing detail how Donald Trump and Stephen Miller’s mass deportation and mass detention agenda inflicts outsized harm and cruelty on children, moth...

Targeting infants and pre-schoolers has nothing to do with immigration enforcement and everything to do with perpetuating a campaign of terror to instill fear in the hearts of immigrants and citizens alike.

The American Public Wants an End to the Cruelty of Mass Deportation – Not More Lies and Violence - America's Voice Washington, DC — Americans are witnessing Donald Trump and Stephen Miller’s mass deportation and anti-immigrant agenda in action and are recoiling from the lies, the violence, and the cruelty. Republi...

Congressional Republicans would rather bow down to Donald Trump and Stephen Miller than keep America safe and secure.

Vanessa Cárdenas Statement Ahead of DHS Shutdown - America's Voice Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, ahead of the anticipated Department of Homeland Security shutdown: “On the eve of President’...

On the eve of President’s Day weekend and the likely shutdown of DHS, President Trump, de facto President Stephen Miller, and their allies in Congress are creating chaos, insecurity, and division due to their unrelenting mass deportation crusade all for the sake of political power.

Here on the Hill for the ICE accountability hearing.

Grateful to speak with Leader Rep. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and Rep. @repespaillat.bsky.social about the urgent need to rein in this administration’s abuses of power and protect our communities from escalating harm.

Holding ICE Accountable For Brutality & Killing YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

HAPPENING NOW: House Dem. Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, Rep. @whipkclark.bsky.social, Rep. @aguilar.house.gov, and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee begin their hearing on ending the out-of-control violence being inflicted by Trump and Noem's DHS.

Follow along with us here!

Trump Administration’s Violent Anti-Immigration Actions Wreak Havoc on Children - America's Voice Washington, DC — One of many cruelties and harms of mass deportation and anti-immigrant agenda is the lasting harm to children, as recent days’ media coverage continues to reveal. According to Vanessa...

Just like he did during his first Administration, Trump is going after children and families.

WATCH: I joined Jorge Ramos on Así Veo Las Rosas to talk about this critical moment for our country.

Across backgrounds and political parties, Americans are sending a clear message: we must come together to reject this administration's abuse of power.

Charting a New Narrative on Immigration | America's Voice | Substack Charting a New Narrative on Immigration is about thoughtful analysis surrounding immigration to counter misinformation with crucial updates and highlighting untold immigrant stories. Click to read Cha...

If this resonates, I hope you’ll follow along, read, and share with others who care about keeping this conversation grounded and honest.

We’ll continue to deliver rigorous analysis, while also creating more space for guest voices and storytelling that cuts through fear and distortion.

I’m proud of this work and the team behind it, and hopeful that building a more honest narrative can help shift what can feel immovable right now.

For me, this is about creating space for thoughtful analysis, new ideas on reforms, and the human stories that too often go untold. Immigration touches almost every aspect of our lives – and it's time we acknowledge it and embrace it.

Welcome to ‘Charting a New Narrative on Immigration’: A New Era of Pro-Immigration Storytelling Watch now | New year, new look, new narrative.

It’s become clear that this is a moment that calls for both urgency and intention on the narrative on immigration. Alongside explaining what’s happening, there’s also a need to step back and tell a fuller story.

That’s why we’re relaunching our Substack as Charting a New Narrative on Immigration.

The Surveillance State is Here: Using Mass Deportation Crusade to Violate Your Privacy - America's Voice Washington, DC —  Two must-read New York Times columns, “ICE’s New Surveillance State Isn’t Tracking Only Immigrants”  by David Wallace-Wells and “ICE is Watching You,” by Tressie McMillan Cottom, off...

The surveillance state is here, violating your privacy and your rights and led by our own federal government.

Quote graphic with the image of Vanessa Cárdenas and a picture of Bad Bunny. "And like many immigrants, who are contributing to culture and music, [Bad Bunny] is an innovator. The performance is only being viewed as controversial because we have a president in the White House intent on dividing Americans. They have made it OK for people to racially profile people of color, and they have made it okay to express really anti-immigrant views." Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice

“And like many immigrants who are contributing to culture and music, [Bad Bunny] is an innovator,” said @vcardenas.bsky.social.

This backlash exists because political leaders have made it acceptable to target people of color and immigrants.

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Despite Real World Dangers, Political Blowback, and His Growing Unpopularity, “President” Stephen Miller Expanding Influence - America's Voice Washington, DC — As long as Stephen Miller is driving immigration policy from the White House with the blessing of President Trump, any notion that the administration will rein in their anti-immigrant...

De facto President Stephen Miller is running America and Donald Trump’s political support into the ground.

Judges and Everyday Americans Pushing Back Against Anti-Immigrant Cruelty - America's Voice Washington, DC — Yesterday, federal Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration efforts to end TPS for some 350,000 Haitians living legally in this nation, raising families, and contributing to t...

We are in the midst of an important moment where the American majority is saying enough is enough and is pushing back. Judges are ruling against this administration's anti-immigrant agenda with increasingly harsh language and condemnations.

“Full Steam Ahead” for Mass Deportation Crusade, Despite Public Outcry and Talk of Different Approach - America's Voice Washington, DC — Last week, pundits and media observers speculated that the horrors on display in Minneapolis and the demotion of the antisemitic CBP leader Gregory Bovino would force the Trump admini...

The terror campaign continues and the destruction inherent to Trump/Miller’s approach will only escalate, threatening every American.

Vanessa Cárdenas: A New Vision for Immigration and Our Country Americans are hungry for an alternative to Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda

"The mass deportation agenda makes all of America poorer, weaker, and less safe. Immigration has become the tip of the spear for this administration’s broader assault on core constitutional pillars," writes @vcardenas.bsky.social, Executive Director of @americasvoice.bsky.social.

WATCH: I joined Univision this week to discuss what we are witnessing across the country as the administration’s mass deportation agenda unfolds in real time.

Mayors, Law Enforcement, and Public Polling Agrees: Mass Deportation Crusade and ICE Tactics Make America “Less Safe” - America's Voice Washington, DC — New polling and key voices – including from mayors, law enforcement, and Republicans – are highlighting the growing consensus that the mass deportation agenda is going too far and is ...

A strong majority of the American public reject the violence and militarization that is an essential component of Trump and Stephen Miller’s mass deportation agenda.

Vanessa Cárdenas: A New Vision for Immigration and Our Country Americans are hungry for an alternative to Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda

Americans are hungry for a new vision on immigration one rooted in compassion and common-sense solutions.

That’s the work ahead in 2026: first and foremost putting an end NOW to the cruelty and the abuse of power and fighting for an alternative that reflects our values and our interests.