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The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is a partnership of faith-based organizations committed to enacting fair and humane immigration reform that reflects our mandate to welcome the stranger and treat all human beings with dignity and respect. Coalition members work together to advocate for just and equitable immigration policies, educate faith communities, and serve immigrant populations around the country.

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      • DREAM Sabbath
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      • Let My People Stay
      • Private Bills and Deferred Action
      • Turning the Tide Grassroots Summit
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    • Interfaith Immigration Field Groups
    • Map of Faith Community Grassroots Action for Immigrant Justice
    • Register In-District Visits to Lawmakers on CIR
    • Register your Public Action/ Vigil
    • State Coalitions
  • Campaigns
    • Restoring Trust: Breaking ICE’s Hold
    • Faith4Citizenship- Breaking Bread and Building Bridges
    • Civic Engagement for Faith Communities and Service Providers
    • Stopping State Led Anti-immigrant Policies
    • Bank Boycott Campaign
  • Action Alert

Refugee Stories; Iowa

Daily Times Herald; Send refugees to rural America

Des Moines Register; To Deny Refugees Betrays American Values

Des Moines Register; Welcoming refugees need not jeopardize national security

Des Moines Register; United Way welcomes ‘new Iowans’ at Refugee Summit

Des Moines Register; Syrian refugee family in Des Moines gives thanks, questions turkey

Hamburg Reporter; Faith groups react to efforts to keep Syrian refugees out of the U.S.

The Hill; Poll: Iowa Dems Say US Should Accept Refugees

Faith in Public Life; Iowa Clergy Event

Iowa Public Radio; Rally at Capitol for Syrian Refugees

Iowa Public Radio; Clergy Deliver Petition ask Gov. Branstad to Accept Syrian Refugees

Muscatine Journal; Turning Away Refugees is Inhumane

Newton Daily News; Local Pastor Speaks Up for Refugees at State Capitol

Radio Iowa; Clergy group asks Governor Branstad to welcome Syrian refugees

Time; The Syrians Next Door

WCF Courier; Accepting Refugees Honors America’s Values

WKOW; Religious leaders ask Gov. Walker to drop his stance on Syrian refugees

 

Refugee Resettlement Organizations

Catholic Charities

USCRI Des Moines

Interfaith Immigration Archive Stories/ Articles

*Not all activities and materials on this web site reflect the opinion of all Interfaith Immigration Coalition Members

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