Washington, DC – In response to President Biden’s pardon of immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir, Sirine Shebaya, Executive Director of the National Immigration Project, issued the following statement:
“We join our friends and partners in celebrating former-President Biden’s decision to grant a pardon to Ravi Ragbir, a beloved friend and cherished ally in our collective fight for justice. Targeted by the first Trump administration for his activism, Ravi’s pardon not only rectifies this grave injustice but also recognizes the constitutional rights of those who bravely advocate for a better world.
Ravi’s pardon is the result of his leadership and the village that has fought with him and for him throughout these past few years – it serves as an example of the strength of our collective power as a movement.
We are grateful that Ravi will remain safely with his family and community, and look forward to working alongside him as we brave the challenges ahead and continue to fight for a future where all immigrants are safe from detention and deportation.”
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