Compiled IIC Statements on the House Judiciary Hearing on Immigration 2/5/13

Faith Statements testifying to the importance of Family Unity and other topics discussed at the House Judiciary Hearing

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ACTION ALERT- CALL HOUSE REPS- DEMAND HUMANE REFORM- House Immigration Hearing Feb. 5th

CALLS NEEDED TODAY   The House of Representatives will hold a hearing on Tue, February 5th with anti-immigrant voices calling for FEWER family visas and for enforcement-only and enforcement-first policies, rather than real immigration reform. As people of faith, we need to send a strong message to the House leadership that they need to stop […]

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Monday Feb. 4th at 4 PM EST- Interfaith Immigration Webinar/ Conference Call Grassroots Action/ Family Unity Vigils

PLEASE RSVP if you can, LINK HERE Compassionate Immigration Reform -RSVP Interfaith Immigration Coalition Monthly Conference Call/ Webinar We are definitely in exciting times when it comes to immigration reform as the Senate released their principles and Obama announced his blueprint. This is indeed the most support we’ve seen for these types of reforms in years […]

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Map of Faith Community Grassroots Action for Immigrant Justice

Public Actions/ Vigils  of People of Faith for Compassionate Immigration Reform-   This Map shows where people of faith are taking action to advocate and organize for immigration reform. Diverse faith communities across the country are hosting educational forums, prayer vigils, press conferences, and other creative actions to urge their decision makers to enact immigration reform that […]

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Faith Groups Respond to Senate Principles and President’s Speech on CIR

The Bi-partisan Senate Principles on comprehensive immigration reform were released Monday, January 28th. Below is a collection of organizational statements and press releases from faith groups on their response to Senate Principles. USCCB US Jesuit Network LIRS JPCA HIAS GBCS Disciples of Christ AJC   The President gave a speech on comprehensive immigration reform on […]

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Over 1,000 Faith Leaders take part in National Faith Call-In Day to Senator

For Immediate Release January 23rd, 2013 Media Contact: Rev. Noel Andersen nandersen@churchworldservice.org     Thousands of Religious Voters Call Senate offices to urge immediate action on Immigration Reform Over 1,000 faith leaders take part in Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s National Faith Call-In Day  (Washington DC) – More than one-thousand faith leaders from diverse traditions made phone […]

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Sign On and Tell Congress the Interfaith Perspective on Compassionate Immigration Reform

This form is to collect signatures for the Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s 2013 Principles for Immigration Reform and the sign on will be sent to all members of congress, please go to this link to find the entire list of principles.   [gform form=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlUWUJmaFQwVWJyMmY4UzNncE5JbGc6MA]

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Faith4Citizenship -Breaking Bread and Building Bridges Toolkit

Breaking Bread and Building Bridges is part of a larger strategy to lift the voices of faith communities at the local and national level and turn the tide for immigrants’ rights. Local events such as potlucks, vigils, and detention visitation connect advocates with those most directly affected by unjust immigration policies. The relationships that are nourished […]

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PEOPLE OF FAITH CALL-IN FOR HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM!

LAST JANUARY 22 nd THE IIC GENERATED OVER 1,200 CALLS WE MUST KEEP A STEADY MOMENTUM CALL YOUR SENATOR TODAY FOR HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM! IT’S OK TO CALL MORE THAN ONCE- CALL ONCE A WEEK! We’ve been praying and working for immigration reform, and now is our chance to make it a reality. On Tuesday, January 22nd, let’s […]

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Register Your Event Here: For Public Actions/ Community Events/ Family Unity Vigils- Interfaith Immigration Coalition

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