Andrea R. Flores
@andreaflores.bsky.social
☀️NM native, reimagining the future of immigration
🇺🇸Formerly at Senate, White House, & @aclu
✨NYT Bestseller
✒️ Available for media requests—contact@andreaflores.com
🇺🇸Formerly at Senate, White House, & @aclu
✨NYT Bestseller
✒️ Available for media requests—contact@andreaflores.com
Why did Biden drop legalization from his border bill, and why does it matter today? Read Part 4 of my series on Biden and immigration, out now:
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Biden’s Hail Mary Border Bill
When Biden Dropped Legalization
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Why did Biden drop legalization from his border bill, and why does it matter today? Read Part 4 of my series on Biden and immigration, out now:
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🧵 New America’s Promise post drops tomorrow. I’m continuing my series on Biden’s immigration policies.
In Parts 1–3, I unpacked:
1️⃣ The transition team experience
2️⃣ How the 100-day plan unraveled
3️⃣ How the border crisis spilled into cities.
In Parts 1–3, I unpacked:
1️⃣ The transition team experience
2️⃣ How the 100-day plan unraveled
3️⃣ How the border crisis spilled into cities.
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🧵 New America’s Promise post drops tomorrow. I’m continuing my series on Biden’s immigration policies.
In Parts 1–3, I unpacked:
1️⃣ The transition team experience
2️⃣ How the 100-day plan unraveled
3️⃣ How the border crisis spilled into cities.
In Parts 1–3, I unpacked:
1️⃣ The transition team experience
2️⃣ How the 100-day plan unraveled
3️⃣ How the border crisis spilled into cities.
Had a great visit with @umnlawschool.bsky.social to talk about the future of immigration reform legislation.
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Had a great visit with @umnlawschool.bsky.social to talk about the future of immigration reform legislation.
Election takeaway: Dems have an opening on immigration. The border’s calm, but Trump’s vulnerable on overreach in cities. Dems need a plan to keep the border calm, rein in ICE & CBP, & protect the undocumented. These are the positions voters actually support.
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Election takeaway: Dems have an opening on immigration. The border’s calm, but Trump’s vulnerable on overreach in cities. Dems need a plan to keep the border calm, rein in ICE & CBP, & protect the undocumented. These are the positions voters actually support.
We’re one year out from the midterms — and Democrats still don’t have a clear immigration strategy. Until they break from Biden’s failures and offer a new vision, this issue will keep hurting candidates.
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We’re one year out from the midterms — and Democrats still don’t have a clear immigration strategy. Until they break from Biden’s failures and offer a new vision, this issue will keep hurting candidates.
Check out part three of my series on Biden’s immigration legacy, where I examine the migration crisis that unfolded in U.S. cities and the administration’s reluctance to craft a coordinated federal response. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Check out part three of my series on Biden’s immigration legacy, where I examine the migration crisis that unfolded in U.S. cities and the administration’s reluctance to craft a coordinated federal response. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
Don’t forget to read part two of my series on Biden’s immigration legacy. Read here and subscribe now to receive part three on Monday: arosaflores.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Don’t forget to read part two of my series on Biden’s immigration legacy. Read here and subscribe now to receive part three on Monday: arosaflores.substack.com
Border Patrol’s militarized tactics don’t belong in our cities. After years of impunity at the border, they’re now using the same extreme methods in places like Chicago. Accountability is long overdue.
An appeals court has paused a judge’s order requiring CBP official Greg Bovino to give daily immigration updates in Chicago. @andreaflores.bsky.social, vice president of immigration policy and campaigns at @fwd.us, joins The Weeknight to call for scrutiny of CBP’s “extreme” intimidation tactics.
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Border Patrol’s militarized tactics don’t belong in our cities. After years of impunity at the border, they’re now using the same extreme methods in places like Chicago. Accountability is long overdue.
I joined @aliciamenendez.bsky.social to share my experiences with the Border Patrol — and why we should all be on alert as they take over ICE operations nationwide. We can enforce immigration law without terrorizing communities.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I joined @aliciamenendez.bsky.social to share my experiences with the Border Patrol — and why we should all be on alert as they take over ICE operations nationwide. We can enforce immigration law without terrorizing communities.
open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
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Part two of my series on what went wrong for Biden on immigration is out. Josh Barro and @mattyglesias.bsky.social have pointed to staffing issues, but the full story involves both staffing and deeper structural challenges. Read more here:
October 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Part two of my series on what went wrong for Biden on immigration is out. Josh Barro and @mattyglesias.bsky.social have pointed to staffing issues, but the full story involves both staffing and deeper structural challenges. Read more here:
Aaron is completely right, which is why I’m writing a Substack series to correct the record. Biden didn’t open the border on day one, in fact he never opened the border at all. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
October 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Aaron is completely right, which is why I’m writing a Substack series to correct the record. Biden didn’t open the border on day one, in fact he never opened the border at all. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
Last week, in response to @mattyglesias.bsky.social and Josh Barro’s recent discussions, I launched a Substack series on what really went wrong with Biden’s immigration strategy. Catch up on part 1 before part 2 drops tomorrow. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
When the Border Crossed Biden
Part 1: The Decision to Keep the Border Closed
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October 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Last week, in response to @mattyglesias.bsky.social and Josh Barro’s recent discussions, I launched a Substack series on what really went wrong with Biden’s immigration strategy. Catch up on part 1 before part 2 drops tomorrow. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
This will be a humanitarian nightmare. Soft-sided facilities at the border are costly, unfit for long-term detention, and dangerous when overcrowded. There’s no justification for this other than to keep terrorizing people for civil immigration violations. www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security is funneling $10 billion through the Navy to help facilitate the construction of a sprawling network of migrant detention centers across the US in an arrangement ai...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This will be a humanitarian nightmare. Soft-sided facilities at the border are costly, unfit for long-term detention, and dangerous when overcrowded. There’s no justification for this other than to keep terrorizing people for civil immigration violations. www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Thank you @charlotteclymer.bsky.social, you inspire me with your thoughtful advocacy every day ✊🏽
Y'all need to follow this blog -- @andreaflores.bsky.social is my go-to expert on immigration policy and easily one of the most essential thought leaders of my generation. It's free to subscribe. I'm glad she's finally writing on her own platform.
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America's Promise | Andrea R. Flores | Substack
This newsletter is for anyone who wants to understand why Washington keeps failing on immigration and learn about solutions for the future. Click to read America's Promise, by Andrea R. Flores, a Subs...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thank you @charlotteclymer.bsky.social, you inspire me with your thoughtful advocacy every day ✊🏽
Kicking off a series about my time as an immigration staffer — to clear up some common myths about what really happened under Biden. Read Part 1 here: arosaflores.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Kicking off a series about my time as an immigration staffer — to clear up some common myths about what really happened under Biden. Read Part 1 here: arosaflores.substack.com
With the latest pieces from Josh Barro and @mattyglesias.bsky.social on Biden’s immigration record, I’m launching a series about my time as an immigration staffer to clear up some common myths about what really happened. Subscribe to read Part 1 tomorrow: arosaflores.substack.com
America's Promise | Andrea R. Flores | Substack
This newsletter is for anyone who wants to understand why Washington keeps failing on immigration and learn about solutions for the future. Click to read America's Promise, by Andrea R. Flores, a Subs...
arosaflores.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
With the latest pieces from Josh Barro and @mattyglesias.bsky.social on Biden’s immigration record, I’m launching a series about my time as an immigration staffer to clear up some common myths about what really happened. Subscribe to read Part 1 tomorrow: arosaflores.substack.com
Critical reporting on U.S. citizen enforcement actions by ICE.
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Critical reporting on U.S. citizen enforcement actions by ICE.
Americans want immigration laws enforced — not violent crackdowns. Democrats need to offer a credible alternative to Trump’s approach. Read more on solutions here: arosaflores.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Americans want immigration laws enforced — not violent crackdowns. Democrats need to offer a credible alternative to Trump’s approach. Read more on solutions here: arosaflores.substack.com
We do not have to terrorize communities to enforce immigration law. We need to rethink how ICE conducts enforcement, not lie to the public that violence in communities is the only way.
October 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We do not have to terrorize communities to enforce immigration law. We need to rethink how ICE conducts enforcement, not lie to the public that violence in communities is the only way.
My latest newsletter on Trump’s campaign to de-legalize millions of people. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
When Legal Became Illegal
For decades, America told immigrants to come forward and do things the right way. Now, that promise is being broken.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
My latest newsletter on Trump’s campaign to de-legalize millions of people. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
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Totally agree with @afuashley.bsky.social, Andrea Flores is such a legend and to know that she has her eye on issues affecting mixed status couples really means something. Thank you, @andreaflores.bsky.social ❤️
It's refreshing to hear someone with Andrea's expertise speaking the same truth that everyday Americans have known for years. These are the concerns that matter to people. If leaders in Washington actually listened to these voices, our system wouldn't be so deeply broken.
September 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Totally agree with @afuashley.bsky.social, Andrea Flores is such a legend and to know that she has her eye on issues affecting mixed status couples really means something. Thank you, @andreaflores.bsky.social ❤️
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Thank you @andreaflores.bsky.social for highlighting the importance of keeping couples together. Marriage ≠ green card! That's why we'll share our stories with anyone, Rep. or Dem., if it will help people understand what our members go through.
Read Andrea's post here: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Read Andrea's post here: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
September 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Thank you @andreaflores.bsky.social for highlighting the importance of keeping couples together. Marriage ≠ green card! That's why we'll share our stories with anyone, Rep. or Dem., if it will help people understand what our members go through.
Read Andrea's post here: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Read Andrea's post here: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Today, I tackle the credibility gap between Republicans and Democrats on immigration, and give some ideas for a way forward. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
Washington’s Immigration Blind Spot
Trump has a clear immigration vision, Democrats do not.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today, I tackle the credibility gap between Republicans and Democrats on immigration, and give some ideas for a way forward. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
My latest on the need for a Dem immigration reset. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...
The Future Called—It Doesn’t Need Your 2024 Immigration Politics
Without a Reset, Democrats Will Keep Losing on Immigration
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September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My latest on the need for a Dem immigration reset. open.substack.com/pub/arosaflo...