03.16.18 NHMC Letter Urging Congress to Terminate the Extreme Vetting Initiative

On March 16, 2018, NHMC sent a letter to Congress urging them to terminate the Extreme Vetting Initiative, also known as the Visa Lifecycle Vetting Program. The letter states, "The Extreme Vetting Initiative was born out of hate-filled rhetoric and discriminatory policies. If implemented, this initiative would be a federal program riddled with discriminatory intent and procedural defects, and would not pass constitutional muster. Since the harms caused by this program would be impossible to rectify after implementation, we ask that you terminate the proposal to implement the Extreme Vetting Initiative."

NHMC understands and values ICE’s responsibility and effort to vet visa applicants. However, this program is based on discriminatory objectives and troublesome for reasons that extend beyond the stated objections in the letter. To read the letter, scroll below or click here.

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We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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