From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As the United States prepares to withdraw its military from Afghanistan, and as attacks against Afghan nationals who cooperated with the U.S. military rise exponentially, the administration must urgently evacuate Afghan allies, and their loved … Continued
York County will no longer house ICE detainees at the local prison after Aug. 12. Local officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been trying to reach a new deal during a 120-day negotiation period, but the agency has informed the … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): Five million undocumented immigrant workers in our communities have risked their lives to keep us fed, cared for and moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to ensure our immigrant neighbors are … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program, enacted in December 2019, allows Liberian nationals who have been living in the United States since November 20, 2014 to apply for a green card and adjust their status … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): After 3 years of living in sanctuary to resist a deportation order, Edith Espinal is back in her Columbus home with her family. Today she has her first check in with ICE. Today also … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): It’s officially time to celebrate the nine-year anniversary since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) came to life! This program has helped thousands of Dreamers who came here as children and have grown up in our … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Two months ago, the Biden administration announced it would keep in place the low refugee admissions goal of 15,000 set by the Trump administration, breaking promises of a robust refugee resettlement program. Advocates, … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On Sunday, June 20th – and throughout the month of June – we join people across the world to celebrate the courage and resilience of refugees, recognizing the hardships they have faced and the new … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Join us to #CelebrateImmigrants by honoring and lifting up the contributions of immigrants of all backgrounds. This month provides people across the country an opportunity to explore their own heritage and celebrate the … Continued
A vaccine can change a life. As COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in our own communities in the United States, we all understand just what those shots mean, what a difference they make. And we must not forget about refugees. … Continued