Rep. Tram Nguyen Statement on New Visa Requirements
Andover, MA: Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen issued the below statement on new visa requirements put in place from the Trump Administration.
“My family and millions like ours through generations of American history came to this country seeking refuge from persecution and injustice. Now, the Trump Administration is requiring people seeking visas to deny that they fear persecution in their home countries or risk being denied entry. This is yet another decision that stands in stark contrast to our values as a welcoming place for families like mine who are fleeing violence, oppression and political persecution. As an immigrant and an immigration attorney, I know that security and compassion can go hand in hand. We must uphold the rule of law while treating people with dignity and fairness, and we should be strengthening lawful pathways for those seeking safety, not closing the door on them.”
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ABOUT TRAM T. NGUYEN: State Representative Tram Nguyen has overcome tough challenges her entire life. At just five years old, Tram came to the United States as a refugee after her family fled Vietnam’s authoritarian regime with only $100, a few suitcases, and a dream.
She has always been a fighter, becoming the first in her family to graduate from college, and as an attorney with the Greater Boston Legal Services standing up for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, veterans, immigrants, low-wage workers, and people with disabilities. In that role, Tram became a member of UAW Local 2320.
In 2018, Tram took on a deeply entrenched Republican incumbent and won by ten points, making history as the first Vietnamese American woman elected to public office in Massachusetts. Since then, she has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a bold champion for climate action, affordable housing, workers’ rights, and economic opportunity for all.
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