“No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Washington, DC – This is the third in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations. Who They Are: The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a distinct and diverse community of Christians […]
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Bipartisan Support for Refugee Resettlement
From the U.S. House and Senate to Governors’ Mansions and State Houses, Republicans and Democrats Embrace Refugee Protection as Part of National Character Washington, DC – Republicans and Democrats in Congress and around the country think that restoring U.S. leadership in refugee protection and resettlement is an important part of our nation’s character. The Trump […]
“Shoot Them in the Legs”: The President is Gaslighting the Nation, But We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Souls
Washington, DC – A disturbing article in The New York Times, “Shoot Them in the Legs, Trump Suggested: Inside His Border War,” confirms what we have known all along: the President does not view migrants as humans, made in the image of God. Katie Adams, Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues at the United Church of […]
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Sen. Leahy is right to limit immigration spending in 2020 appropriations
October 1, 2019 TO: Vermont news editors, reporters, and columnists FROM: Interfaith Immigration Coalition For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35 NIV Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul […]
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Get to Know the National Council on Jewish Women (NCJW)
“NCJW harnesses the power and voices of Jewish feminists and is unafraid to challenge the status quo, making a real difference in people’s lives” Washington, DC – This is the second in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations. Each week, we will introduce a different member of […]
Faith Communities Decry Death Blow to U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Washington, DC – This evening, reports surfaced that the President intends to propose a new record-low refugee admissions goal for Fiscal Year 2020 of 18,000, without even bothering to consult with Congress, as the law requires. The proposal amounts to a refugee ban and is an affront to people fleeing danger worldwide. It is also […]
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On Immigration Detention – Hearings Are Needed, But Congress Must Stop Expanding This Abusive System
Washington, DC – “Forty years ago, this system did not exist.” That’s the starting point of a new exposé on the rise (and rise) of civil immigration detention in the United States, published by The Guardian and the Marshall Project. Their deep analysis comes just ahead of a vital congressional hearing on “The Expansion and […]
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The Muslim Ban is Not Just, The Refugee Ban is Neither Righteous Nor Good
Families Remain Separated Washington, DC – This morning, the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a much-needed oversight hearing on the Trump administration’s Muslim and refugee bans. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) roundly condemns the so-called Muslim and refugee bans this […]
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NYT on the Human Toll of Cutting Refugee Admissions
“I’m afraid my mom and dad will die before I can touch them again” Washington, DC – “My dream is to bring my family here. I’m afraid my mom and dad will die before I can touch them again.” These are the words of Hefzur Rahman, a young man born in Myanmar, now living in […]
On Immigration, Faith Leaders Ask: Will Sen. Shelby Use His Appropriations Powers for Good or Evil?
Washington, DC – As Congress makes immigration appropriations decisions for Fiscal Year 2020, Alabama faith leaders are urging Senator Richard Shelby to remember that Jesus was once a stranger. They call on Senator Shelby, as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to use his significant power to fund immigration policies that protect children, keep families […]
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