It’s Time for a New Political Movement: MARIA

It’s Time for a New Political Movement: MARIA

For decades, America has been promised immigration reform. From the liberal left, the conservative right, and everyone in between—we’ve heard the speeches, seen the headlines, and watched as politicians pointed fingers and passed blame. Yet year after year, administration after administration, nothing fundamentally changes.

Families remain separated. Workers remain exploited. Communities remain in fear. And still, Congress stalls.

Enough is enough.

If the current political establishment cannot deliver what is fair, lawful, and overdue, then it’s time for the American people to deliver something they’ve never seen before:
A new political movement—MARIA.

What is MARIA?

MARIA stands for Movimiento A Reformar Inmigración Ahora—The Movement to Reform Immigration Now.

Originally introduced as a legislative framework by the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of San Diego, MARIA has now evolved into something bigger. It’s not just a proposal. It’s not just a policy. It’s a call to action.

It’s a movement of everyday Americans—liberal, conservative, and independent—who are tired of partisan games and ready to solve one of the most urgent moral, legal, and economic issues of our time: immigration.

Why MARIA Matters Now

America is paralyzed by political tribalism. Democrats won’t act because they’re afraid of appearing weak on enforcement. Republicans won’t lead because they’re afraid of being labeled “soft.” Independents are ignored altogether. Meanwhile, millions of undocumented immigrants—many of whom have lived here peacefully for years—remain in limbo.

We cannot wait another decade for political courage to magically emerge in Congress. We must build it ourselves.

That’s where MARIA comes in.

What MARIA Stands For

At its core, MARIA is about balance—compassion and accountability, law and dignity, security and opportunity. Its principles are simple but powerful:

• A five-year pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. since before January 1, 2020.
• Expedited legal status for:
  • DACA recipients
  • Undocumented parents of U.S.-born children
  • Active-duty military and U.S. veterans
• Mandatory background checks to exclude violent criminals, while protecting peaceful, hardworking families.
• A priority immigration category for Mexican nationals, especially from the U.S.-Mexico border states, to reflect our unique shared economic and cultural ties.
• Reciprocity with Mexico for Americans seeking to live, invest, or retire across the border.
• A firm line between genuine threats and those who have demonstrated integrity, good character, and a commitment to lawful living.

This isn’t amnesty. It’s not open borders. It’s not political theater.
It’s a solution grounded in American values.

A Political Movement for the People—Not the Parties

MARIA isn’t about Republican talking points or Democratic slogans. It’s not about red states or blue states. It’s about real people, in real communities, who believe in a country that honors hard work, family, and fairness.

If the political establishment won’t act, then we must become the new political force that will.

MARIA can be the home for:

• Conservatives who believe in law and order—but also in redemption and earned opportunity.
• Liberals who believe in human dignity—but also in a functioning immigration system that protects all communities.
• Independents who are tired of empty promises and want real solutions, now.

We don’t need to agree on everything. But if we can agree that our immigration system is broken, that millions of lives are caught in the crossfire, and that the time for reform is now, then we have enough common ground to stand on—and to move forward.

What Comes Next?

We don’t need to start with a new party—we need to start with a new purpose.

MARIA can unify candidates and voters at every level of government—local, state, and national—who pledge to prioritize meaningful, immediate immigration reform. It can build coalitions across districts and demographics. It can challenge both complacency and extremism. And above all, it can deliver real results.

This isn’t just about politics—it’s about lives, families, futures.
It’s about the kind of country we want to be.

Join the Movement

If you’re tired of the endless gridlock…
If you believe immigrants should be respected, not scapegoated…
If you believe in borders, but also in humanity…
If you’re ready for a movement built on justice, character, and courage—

Then it’s time to join MARIA.

Visit www.mayor.town to learn how you can support, organize, or run for office under the MARIA banner.

Let’s stop waiting. Let’s start building.

MARIA: Movimiento A Reformar Inmigración Ahora.
The movement America has been waiting for.

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