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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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    • Bank Boycott Campaign
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Refugee Stories; Tennessee

ABC 9; Muslims, Christians enjoy meal, life lessons together

ABC 6; Refugee family from Africa calls Knoxville home

ABC 6; Some Christian organizations support accepting Syrian refugees

ABC 2; Protestors rally to support Syrian refugees

Columbia Daily Herald; Muslims, refugees, and the struggle for soul of United States

News Channel 5; 128 Groups, Leaders Push to Change Haslam’s Decision to Refuse Refugees 

Newsy.com; How A Syrian Man Used Food To Connect To His New Home In Tennessee

The Tennessean; Islamaphobia threatens Tennessee’s tradition of accepting refugees

The Tennessean; Yesterday’s refugees are today’s gatekeepers

The Tennessean: Bishop Julian Gordy of the Southeastern Synod, “Disappointed in Haslam”

UT Daily Beacon; Governor Haslam open to refugee resettlement in Tennessee

 

 

Refugee Resettlement Organizations

Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition

Bridge Refugee Services-Chattanooga

World Relief Memphis

Nashville International Center For Empowerment

Refugee And Immigration Service

World Relief Nashville

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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