Washington, DC – Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott became the first governor of any state to align with President Trump’s discriminatory Executive Order 13888 and declare that Texas will no longer welcome refugees. Katie Adams, Domestic Policy Advocate at United Church of Christ and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, responded: “Threaded through our sacred […]
TX Gov.’s Refugee Rejection “Flattens the gospel into mere words”
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Celebration of Refugees Outside US District Court
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2454548591466288/ Greenbelt, MD – The Washington Times reports that 41 governors from both parties have expressed support for continuing to welcome refugees. Tomorrow, January 8th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit to protect the refugee program (HIAS, Church World Service, and Lutheran Immigration […]
TPS Saves Lives
Diverse Faith Leaders Call for Extension and Re-Designation of TPS for Yemen and Somalia Washington, DC — The U.S. State Department recently issued Red (Level 4) warnings against travel to Yemen and Somalia, citing crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health problems, kidnapping, armed conflict, piracy, and other risks to personal safety. Also in 2019, President Trump […]
“ICE is one of the principal abusers of human rights in US”
True Human Rights Defenders React to ICE Press Release on Human Rights Day Washington, DC – The title of the press release said “ICE honors Human Rights Day.” The effect, for those who know the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, could not have been more jarring. “ICE is one of the principal abusers […]
One Year After Death of Jakelin Caal Maquin, International Mayan League and Faith Leaders Condemn Children’s Deaths, Inhumane Treatment in U.S. Custody
“The death of any child is one death too many” Washington, DC – Last week, ProPublica revealed that U.S. border officials’ callous inaction led to the death of a child, Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, while in their custody. Yesterday marked one year since the death of another migrant child, Jakelin Caal Maquin, also from a […]
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In Death of Neba Abienwi, U.S. Government Violates Religious Liberties
Washington, DC – Writing in The Hill, Sylvie Bello, the founder of the Cameroon American Council, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea of Disciples of Christ highlight the implications for religious freedom in the U.S. government’s handling of the death of Nebane Abienwi. Nine weeks have passed since Neba died in the custody of U.S. immigration […]
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Sister Simone Campbell to Congress: Get Money Out of Politics and Pass Immigration Reform
Washington, DC – In The Fulcrum, a non-profit news outlet focused on integrity in U.S. elections and politics, Sister Simone Campbell explains that “Citizens United is standing in the way of immigration reform.” It is an important argument, and one that has not been widely acknowledged before. Sr. Simone, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for […]
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“From Foreigner to Family Member” – Faithful Americans Show Up for Migrants Detained Across US, Pray for Freedom
Denver, CO – As many Americans spend time with family this week, we pray for the migrants who have been jailed for seeking safety in this country; people who want nothing more than to be able to sit with their loved ones in freedom around a home-cooked meal. “In this time of giving thanks for […]
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Snapshot on the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
“We project a mighty voice” Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations. Who They Are: The National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (NAC) educates and develops strategies to address social justice issues and works for the […]
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Strong Faith-Based Support for Refugee Protection Act
America Is Not Accepting the Trump/Miller Approach WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Leahy and Representative Lofgren are re-introducing the Refugee Protection Act along with dozens of cosponsors. This legislation would restore the refugee and asylum systems that have been gutted by the Trump administration. “Let’s be clear: the root of these Trump policies is fear […]
