“For years, immigrant communities have fought tooth and nail for a path to citizenship that would have a transformative impact on millions of people who have been forced into the shadows. Nothing about today’s poor decision by the parliamentarian changes that,” Lopez said. “This is one step in a longer process, and we are confident that we will ultimately prevail. Congressional Democrats and the Biden administration have committed to bringing home legalization for our neighbors and loved ones in this budget reconciliation package, and we will hold them to their word.”