May 13

URGENT Action Alert for Amendments: CALLS needed MONDAY, May 13 & TUESDAY, May 14

URGENT Action Alert: CALLS needed MONDAY, May 13 & TUESDAY, May 14   On Tuesday, May 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments relating to employment-based visas in the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Judiciary committee members need to hear from people of faith across the country – not just those who live […]

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May 10

Interfaith Efforts Win Gains on May 9th Senate Amendment Process

We WON on many amendments. The worst amendments were defeated, and no increases to the triggers passed. It will be really important to keep this up for the next day of amendments – Tuesday, May 14th. We know that amendments to Title II – the path to citizenship – will be discussed. We will send an […]

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May 09

Faith Message Commonsense Immigration Reform May 9 Day of Title 1 Border Amendments

Rev. Randy Mayer of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ and Sonoran Arizona Border Coalition on Commonsense Immigration Reform the Day of Title 1 Border Amendments May 9th, 2013 I come from the hot borderlands of Arizona, a place of great beauty, serenity—a place where people throughout the ages have learned to depend on each […]

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Immigration Reform Amendments – Call Senate Judiciary Committee Today May 9th
May 09

Immigration Reform Amendments – Call Senate Judiciary Committee Today May 9th

May 9, 2013 TODAY is the first day that the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments on the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Today they will consider amendments on the bill’s border provisions. Judiciary committee members need to hear from all people of faith across the country – not just those who live in their states […]

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May 07

TODAY!! Call your Senators during CIR Amendment Mark-Up!

May 9, 2013 Immigration Reform Amendments – Call on Today TODAY is the first day that the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments on the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Today they will consider amendments on the bill’s border provisions. Judiciary committee members need to hear from all people of faith across the country – not […]

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May 02

Interfaith Immigration Coalition Monthly Webinar on Amendment Strategy for Senate Bill

National Interfaith Webinar on How YOU Can Protect and Improve the Senate “Gang of 8” Immigration Bill   Starting May 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the markup on the bi-partisan comprehensive immigration bill, S.744*. This will be the first opportunity for Senators to amend the bill, which could improve or weaken it. We need […]

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Apr 30

Ruth’s Journey: A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration

Durham-Area Women of Faith Host “Ruth’s Journey,” A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration Exploring the Biblical imperative for immigration reform   (Durham, North Carolina) – On Friday, local women of faith joined with their fellow sisters in the business and civic community at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church for “Ruth’s Journey,”  a one of a kind […]

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Apr 28

May and June Timeline and Resources for Action On Immigration Reform

  May 2013     Calendar Item Actions & Resources April 29 – May 3 Congressional Recess While members of Congress are home, they need to hear that people of faith want immigration reform. Make your voices heard by attending town halls, setting up neighbor-to-neighbor visits, hosting family unity prayer vigils. May 1 – 5International Labor Day International […]

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Apr 17

Faith Organizations’ Statements on Senate Bi-Partisan Bill

  Immigration Bill Analysis Interfaith Immigration  See below Link for List of Faith Based Organizations’ Statements http://dev.interfaithimmigration.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IIC-Statements-on-Immigration-Bill.pdf   The Senate just released a comprehensive immigration bill (Found here: http://www.schumer.senate.gov/forms/immigration.pdf). Compassionate immigration reform opponents will be making their voices heard loud and clear over the next few days, and it is imperative that people of faith speak […]

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