Sofia Carratala is the executive policy associate at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, she worked as a fellow with Voto Latino, assisting the organization with voter registration outreach, event planning, and issue area research. Carratala earned her bachelor’s degree in international politics from Georgetown University. She is a native of Miami, Florida.
Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families
Reinstating the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act or eliminating the three- and 10-year entry bars, or making both changes, would allow many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status.
Immigrant women are integral members of U.S. society, working across industries that serve all communities and spur economic growth. As the pandemic continues to disproportionately affect women in the workforce, future policy must consider the contributions and needs of immigrant women.
Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century
The United States must learn from past experiences—from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks through the Trump administration—to rebuild a resilient refugee resettlement program.
Alleviating stark disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality across racial and ethnic groups in the United States will require deliberate and long-term efforts.
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities
As COVID-19 spreads exponentially at detention facilities nationwide, ICE’s inadequate response is leaving tens of thousands of detainees and facility staff, as well as broader communities, increasingly vulnerable.
DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue a formal statement suspending certain immigration enforcement initiatives to preserve life and safety during the coronavirus outbreak.
States Are Making Progress on Expanding Access to Driver’s Licenses
Recent wins in state legislatures prove that expanding access to driver’s licenses for undocumented individuals benefits entire communities while promoting further integration of immigrant communities.
