From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On June 11th, the administration released its newest, unlawful, and immoral proposed rule that would create insurmountable barriers for all asylum seekers and destroy the U.S. asylum system – already being systematically eviscerated in coordinated attacks. The proposed rule would … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On June 18th, the Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s attempt to end the successful Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was improper. This means that the DACA program stands for the time being, offering … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Yesterday, the administration extended and expanded an executive order issued on April 22 banning many immigrants from the United States and prolonging family separation through December 31, 2020. This is yet another effort by the administration to push its … Continued
The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.—Leviticus 19:34 In a 5-4 ruling on Thursday, June 18, … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/press-room/press-releases/supreme-court-rules-daca-cancellation-was-illegal-over-250000-american Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The 5-4 ruling concludes that the Trump Administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act when terminating the program, and therefore the … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On June 19, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the 800,000 DACA recipients living in the U.S., overturning the administration’s cruel termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While this … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/16/mass-murder-covid-19-deaths-us-prisons-have-risen-73-past-month Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 by Common Dreams The number of known cases in the facilities has doubled since mid-May to over 68,000. By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Faith leaders and activists hold signs during a … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As we approach World Refugee Day, now is the time to make your voices heard to stand in solidarity with refugees. In recognition of the sacrifice, resilience, and contributions of refugees – including the hundreds … Continued
From the American Immigration Council (https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/): The administration may soon announce more immigration restrictions—this time on employment-based visas. But how does the employment-based immigration system work? This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council makes it easy to understand and explain. It’s … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to act. “As we journey together through the time God has given us, may God give us the grace of a welcoming heart and an overflowing love for … Continued