Citizens Commission on Immigration

The goal of the Citizens Commission on Immigration is to demonstrate to Congress and the nation that Americans with differing views on immigration can find common ground. The Commission works in a red/blue balanced way and includes Americans from all sides of the issue. It was launched after a red/blue balanced group of about 750 delegates at the 2024 Braver Angels National Convention gathered and voted to establish immigration as a Braver Angels priority issue. This is following in the footsteps of our successful Trustworthy Elections Campaign.

The Citizens Commission on Immigration encompasses focus on Grassroots Americans, National Leaders, and Congress and culminates in a Report to the Nation, outlining key policy recommendations on immigration that reflect red/blue common ground from the grassroots and national work.

Planning an immigration event?

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Finding common ground on immigration

“Most folks agree on most things - but we’re so divided. Divided by geography, what news people watch, how rarely people interact with one another. What the Braver Angels workshop in my district did was put a diverse group of my constituents in a room in a serious and substantive way, and they loved it. People are longing for this. When I joined them for the second session, I absolutely loved it, too.”

“I’ll be honest — I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but this was time well spent. I really enjoyed the conversation and learned from it. Twelve constituents — six Republicans and six Democrats — had already sat down together for three hours, worked through immigration, and found unanimous common ground. They came prepared, kept it respectful, and offered practical ideas. For any member of Congress considering this kind of conversation, I’d say: do it.”

"The Braver Angels workshop brought me together with constituents in my district who have diverse perspectives and experiences, to engage on a timely topic during a particularly challenging moment for our country. It created space for thoughtful conversations in search of pragmatic solutions to the challenges affecting our communities here at home. These are exactly the kinds of spaces we need more of, and I’m grateful to carry these insights with me back to Washington."

Focus Areas

Grassroots Americans

Centered around approximately 100 Braver Angels events on immigration including Common Ground Workshops, Community Forums, Local Community Debates and Constituent Conversations with Members of Congress.

National Leaders

Centered around the Immigration Policy Roundtable, a small group of nationally prominent experts and advocates representing all sides of the issue and committed to seeking common ground.

Congress

Centered around on-going conversation with Members of Congress, including invitations to observe or participate in Braver Angels events on immigration.

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