Category Archives: Immigration

Urge Senators to Oppose Harmful Amendments to Immigration Legislation

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Please call or email the senators on the Judiciary Committee with the following message: “Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I am calling to strongly urge Senator [NAME OF SENATOR] to OPPOSE … Continue reading →

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Support the Pennsylvania DREAM Act

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Juntos (http://www.vamosjuntos.org/): We need YOUR help to pass the Pennsylvania DREAM Act.  We urge you to contact your local state representatives and pressure them to vote YES on Senate Bill 713 (http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2013&sind=0&body=S&type=B&BN=0713) when it is presented in front of them.  You can find contact information … Continue reading →

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Urge Our Senators to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Interfaith Worker Justice (http://www.iwj.org): The ball is rolling. An immigration reform bill has finally made it to the Senate floor. We know the bill isn’t perfect, but we welcome the introduction of Senate Bill 744, titled “Border Security, Economic … Continue reading →

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Sign the Pledge in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (http://www.civilrights.org): Add your name to the growing number of supporters across the country calling for immigration reform now! Sign the pledge at http://www.civilrights.org/action_center/action-alerts-by-issue/immigration/sign-the-pledge-to-support.html. Yesterday (April 18), history was made: our nation … Continue reading →

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Media Associate for Immigration Reform, Church World Service—Deadline April 1

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The Media Associate for Immigration Reform will work with CWS policy and grassroots organizing staff in Washington, DC to proactively engage traditional, new, and social media on behalf of CWS and its partners working on … Continue reading →

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Does Crime Drop When Immigrants Move In?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Posted at http://www.npr.org/2013/03/08/173642807/does-crime-drop-when-immigrants-move-in As lawmakers in Washington continue to negotiate over immigration policies, they’ll have to grapple with a fundamental disagreement about the link between immigrants and crime. Elected officials from Pennsylvania to Arizona have argued that undocumented immigrants contribute … Continue reading →

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Pass Immigration Reform with a Path to Citizenship

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From The 99 Uniting (http://99uniting.org/): What would it mean to pass comprehensive immigration reform without a path to citizenship? It would mean that the law relegates an entire group of people to second-class status. Those immigrants are our neighbors, friends, … Continue reading →

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Immigration Positions—Justice for Our Neighbors

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Interfaith Immigration Network (Interfaith_Immigration@yahoogroups.com): Program Manager Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is a ministry of hospitality that welcomes immigrants by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, engaging in advocacy for immigrants’ rights, and offering education to communities of faith … Continue reading →

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Protect Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Center for the Victims of Torture (http://www.cvt.org/): With comprehensive immigration reform getting serious consideration in Washington, we are working to make sure deserving refugees and asylum seekers are not forgotten. Please contact your Senators today and urge them … Continue reading →

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Urge Congress to Support Immigration Reform with a Path to Citizenship

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Sojourners (http://www.sojo.net): All people are created in the image of God, and this biblical truth should be the guiding value for immigration reform. Our immigration system must treat people fairly and provide the opportunity for people to flourish as … Continue reading →

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