President Obama’s executive action will provide millions of our undocumented community members the opportunity to apply for temporary relief from deportation. Urge Congress to support the President’s executive action on immigration! Some members of Congress have threatened to stop administrative action through legislation, legal action or blocking funding for implementation. It is important for Congress […]
National Religious Leaders Respond to President’s Historic Action on Immigration
Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Jewish and Muslim leaders from across the religious community are responding to the President Obama announcement of temporary relief for millions of undocumented immigrants. Selected quotes from national religious leaders: Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): “Tonight the prayers of millions have been answered. Soon many of our neighbors will […]
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Atlanta Journal Constitution, Refugee Civic Engagement
The Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 5, 2014, Featuring quote from a refugee in bottom right of front page and left side of second page.
Recent Legislation On Unaccompanied Children (as of March 4, 2016)
Helpful resources to respond to these bills: Faith Talking Points on unaccompanied children Talking Points on rolling back provisions in the TVPRA (AILA) Article on how we treat Mexican children, which should not be extended to Central American children S.2540 and H.R.4646 – the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016 would mandate that unaccompanied […]
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IIC members respond to President Obama’s announcements
On June 30, 2014, President Barack Obama made two announcements regarding immigration policies: a letter to Congressional leadership on the administration’s response to the increase in unaccompanied children fleeing violence in Central America, and a speech indicating future administrative action on immigration in light of House Republicans’ failure to pass legislation. Members of the IIC released […]
Your voice is needed to save refugee funding
Today we celebrate refugees’ courage in overcoming adversity and the many gifts they bring to our community. As refugees and friends of refugees, we know the challenges newcomers face and the need for improved policies and services to help refugees rebuild their lives in the United States. This year in particular, it is vital that […]
Unaccompanied Children – Advocacy Resources
This post links to http://dev.interfaithimmigration.org/central-american-migration/ See tool at bottom
Mother’s Day 2014
This Mother’s Day we are paying special attention to the humanitarian crisis we face with our broken immigration system. Everyday 1,100 people are deported, and too many mothers are ripped away from their children, or forced to support their family and raise their children alone. In the last two years, over 200,000 parents of U.S. […]
May 1: National Day of Prayer
Make TWO CALLS to tell both the House of Representatives and the White House that you pray they will act to reunite families and heal immigrant communities! The House is refusing to act on immigration reform The Obama Administration must stop the suffering and separation of families caused by deportations We need to hold both […]
May 5th Webinar: What Can the Administration Do for Immigrants?
Every day that the House delays immigration reform, 1,100 individuals are deported from their families and communities. The Administration has the authority to change deportation policies and provide relief similar to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for a greater number of our undocumented community members. As people of faith, it is important that we […]
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